Learn Italian: 1000 Words

1000 words. That's all you need to understand 80% of everyday Italian.

Order coffee at the bar the way Italians do — standing, quickly, correctly. Read a menu in Bologna without guessing. Understand what the nonna is actually saying. Italian 1000 teaches the vocabulary Italians actually use, not the phrasebook version.

Linguists confirm: 1000 words cover the vast majority of daily conversation in any language. We curated the exact words that matter — from buongiorno to the office, from the market stall to the train platform — so every minute you spend learning pays off immediately.

FEATURES:

■ 1000 Essential Words — 25 categories covering greetings, food, travel, shopping, emotions, business, culture, and more. Every word chosen for real-world frequency.

■ Spaced Repetition (SM-2) — Scientifically proven algorithm schedules reviews at the perfect moment, right before you forget. Learn once, remember forever.

■ Smart Quizzes — Multiple choice, listening comprehension, and spelling challenges. Timed rounds with accuracy tracking and combo streaks.

■ Flashcard Practice — See the meaning, flip to reveal the Italian word with native pronunciation and example sentences. Context makes words stick.

■ Pronunciation Practice — Speak Italian and get instant feedback with speech recognition. Compare your pronunciation side by side.

■ Sleep Mode — Fall asleep to Italian. Background audio plays words and sentences with lock screen controls. Set a timer and let your brain absorb.

■ Native TTS — Hear every word and sentence spoken by native Italian voices. Adjustable speed for beginners.

■ Word Breakdown — Tap any example sentence to see word-by-word translations. Understand how Italian sentences are built.

■ Progress System — XP, levels, daily streaks, and detailed stats. Daily goals keep you consistent.

■ Dark Mode — Study comfortably day or night with automatic or manual dark mode.

■ Cloud Sync — Sign in with Apple or Google to sync progress across devices. Never lose your streak.

■ Custom Words — Add your own vocabulary and categories to personalize your learning journey.

Whether you're preparing for CILS or CELI, planning a trip from Milan to Palermo, studying art, opera or design in the original, or reconnecting with family roots — Italian 1000 gives you the foundation that matters.

1000 words. 25 categories. From buongiorno to your first real conversation.