Practise reading in Italian at Elementary (A2), where you read short texts on familiar, everyday topics, using past and present tenses and high-frequency vocabulary. Each short passage comes with comprehension questions, and you can tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud. Free, with no ads and no account required.
Giulia lavora in un ufficio in centro città. Ogni giorno si sveglia alle sei e mezza. Prima beve un tè caldo e mangia due biscotti. Poi si lava e si veste in fretta. Non prende mai l'autobus perché è sempre pieno di gente. Per questo va al lavoro in bicicletta. Il viaggio dura un quarto d'ora. Quando arriva in ufficio, è già sveglia e tranquilla. La sera torna a casa e cucina la cena. Prima di dormire, legge sempre qualche pagina di un libro.
How does Giulia get to work?
AShe walks to the centre
BShe rides a bicyclecorrect
CShe takes the bus
DShe drives a car
In the app, tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud.
Passages are pitched just above your current level, so almost every word is one you know - the way reading actually builds a language.
Questions test whether you understood the passage, not whether you can match words - each has a short explanation.
Tap any word for an instant translation and hear it spoken, learning vocabulary in context.
Difficulty adapts as you go, and your streak and saved words are kept on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes - Comprehendo is completely free, with no ads. You can practise without creating an account; optional Google sign-in only syncs your progress across your devices.
Do I need an account?
No. Your level, streaks and saved words are kept on your device when signed out. Signing in is optional and only used to sync progress across devices.
How does Italian reading practice work?
Comprehendo generates a short Italian passage at your level with a few comprehension questions. Tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud, so you pick up vocabulary in context as you read.
What levels does it cover?
From A1 (beginner) through to upper-intermediate, with difficulty that adapts as you improve.