Practise reading in Italian at Intermediate (B1), where you read longer passages with opinions and stories, where you follow both the main idea and the specific details. 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.
Quest'estate Giulia ha deciso di visitare un piccolo paese sul lago invece di andare al mare come ogni anno. Aveva letto in una guida che il posto era tranquillo e poco affollato. Il treno per arrivarci impiega quasi tre ore, ma la stazione si trova a pochi passi dal centro. Giulia aveva prenotato una stanza in una vecchia casa con vista sull'acqua. La prima sera ha fatto una lunga passeggiata lungo la riva e ha cenato in un ristorante consigliato dalla padrona di casa. Il giorno dopo ha noleggiato una bicicletta per girare i villaggi vicini. Pioveva un po', però lei non si è scoraggiata e ha continuato il suo viaggio. Alla fine della settimana ha capito che la montagna e il lago le piacevano più della spiaggia. Ha promesso a se stessa che sarebbe tornata in quel paese l'anno successivo.
How did Giulia travel around the nearby villages?
ABy train from the station
BOn foot along the shore
CBy a bicycle she rentedcorrect
DIn the landlady's car
In the app, tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud.
Italian Intermediate (B1)longer passages with opinions and stories, where you follow both the main idea and the specific details.
How it helps you read better
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.