La multa di Paolo

Paolo’s Parking Ticket

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Genres: language learning short story, A1 - Starter

Language: Italian

Level: A1

Number of words: 350

Summary

Paolo drives into the center of Alberobello and quickly parks near a café. In a hurry, he forgets to pay for parking. After visiting the bank, he returns to find a €65 fine on his windshield. Feeling upset, he speaks to the officer, who explains that he waited but had to issue the ticket. Paolo admits his mistake and learns to be more careful in the future. What began as a simple errand turns into an expensive reminder about following the rules.

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