The book offers a collection of stories by Italo Calvin “Marcovaldo, or Seasons in the City,” adapted (without simplifying the original text) according to the method of Ilya Frank. The uniqueness of the method lies in the fact that memorization of words and expressions occurs due to their repetition, without memorization and the need to use a dictionary. The manual promotes effective language acquisition and can serve as an addition to the curriculum. Intended for students, for those studying Italian on their own, as well as for anyone interested in Italian culture. The manual was prepared by Maria Efremova and Ilya Frank.