{"id":14251,"date":"2025-10-21T11:04:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T09:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waitaly.net\/?p=14251"},"modified":"2026-04-15T19:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T17:12:13","slug":"learn-italian-free-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.waitaly.net\/en\/learn-italian-free-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"How to learn Italian: best free language resources online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you preparing for your CELI or CILS<\/a> exam to obtain Italian citizenship<\/a>? Or maybe you need to prove your fluency for university, or you want to learn Italian just for fun. Whatever the reason, there\u2019s one thing you\u2019ll definitely need: good resources to boost your language skills (especially if you are teaching yourself!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a list of free language resources<\/strong> you can start using today to learn Italian, from free apps to podcasts and grammar websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good apps to learn Italian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learning a language through an app is often controversial: some people love it and others hate it. Sure is, language apps can be a really efficient way for practicing your Italian when you only have a little time available. You can take a vocabulary test on your bus and practice a short conversation during your lunch break. Here are some good apps to learn Italian <\/strong>that are totally worth a try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duolingo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Duolingo is the most popular language app <\/strong>at the moment (in 2024 has been the most downloaded language learning app). It\u2019s a nice app if you are starting and want to learn the basics. It focuses on conversation, with short exercises and everyday phrases. The downside is that it doesn\u2019t go deep into grammar, and it can get a bit repetitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Busuu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Busuu is a very good alternative to Duolingo. It helps you build real sentences<\/strong> (rather than just translating<\/a> from English), learn useful phrases, and even listen to conversations between native speakers. You also get grammar explanations and pronunciation tips along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quizlet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This app works great to review the vocabulary<\/strong> you already know and learn some new ones. You can create custom flashcards or use sets made by other Italian learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kahoot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re learning Italian with a friend, Kahoot is a good way to make your study process fun. You can browse through a huge database of quizzes, look for a topic you want to review and challenge each other with quizzes and games<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverso \u202fContext<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reverso is a great tool to see the words used in context<\/strong>; it shows you many real-life examples of sentences where that specific word or expression is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Useful websites for learning Italian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Youglish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Youglish<\/a> (italiano) lets you type any Italian word and hear it spoken by real people in YouTube videos. It\u2019s a brilliant way to pick up pronunciation<\/strong> and see how words naturally fit into conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lernamo<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On this website – created by some native Italian teachers – you can find grammar explanations <\/strong>and many lessons divided by level (from A1 to C2). At the end of each lesson, you have an exercise to check your learning progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loescher editore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Loescher is a publishing house from Turin, publishing all sorts of academic books. On their website you can find tons of free Italian lessons for foreigners<\/strong>. You can explore exercises by grammar topic or proficiency level. It\u2019s perfect for self-study if you want a more structured approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wordwall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On this website, you will find a lot of games and exercises<\/strong> to review grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary (fill-in-the-blank, memory games, quizzes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn Italian with a podcast: our suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to boost your listening skills and sound more natural when speaking, start listening to a learn Italian podcast<\/strong>. They\u2019re great for fitting Italian into your daily routine: while having breakfast, driving, or walking the dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the best ones you can find on Spotify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italiano con Amore (beginner-intermediate level)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This podcast is hosted by Eleonora, an Italian teacher based in the beautiful Umbria region. The podcast episodes are a mixture of Italian culture and lifestyle. Her slow, clear pronunciation makes it easy to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italiano Automatico (intermediate level)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alberto, the host, focuses on helping you think directly in Italian. The approach feels less like a traditional Italian lesson and more like a natural conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

News in slow Italian (intermediate level)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you like keeping up with current events, News in Slow Italian is for you. It delivers real news stories, read slowly and clearly, so you can practice listening and stay informed at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Podcast Italiano (intermediate-advanced level)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Italian culture, interviews with native speakers, and sometimes some focus on grammar rules, all delivered in a very natural, engaging style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some tips to learn Italian fast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is Italian hard to learn? The answer to this question depends on many factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n