Italian Texts for Beginners

Italian texts for beginners (A1 and A2) and intermediates (B1 and B2) to practice reading in Italian language. Written Italian is a beautiful, expressive part of this elegant language. Now, we have a simple, challenging online exercise to sharpen and evaluate your reading comprehension.

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Professional Italian teachers prepared brief texts, interesting articles and everyday conversations and created challenging questions of understanding that follow each one. Just select, read, then answer the questions at the end. You will get your results immediately, and feel both challenged and accomplished! You can even download as pdf and print any text you wish. It's an enjoyable, fun and free way to learn and improve.

Level A1

La giornata di Carlo
Carlo talks about what a typical day is like for him
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Mi chiamo Sofia
Sofia is very happy with her family
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Level A2

La mia famiglia
Presentation of family members and relatives
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Come stai?DIALOGUE
Luca and Giovanni meet by chance
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Cosa mi metto?DIALOGUE
Dialogue about plans, colors and clothes
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Dove vendono l’arancino più buono?DIALOGUE
Can you follow directions to the tastiest treat?
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I colori del piccolo Mattia
Mattia and his affinity for colors
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Il mio amico Luigi
Meet Luigi, my best friend
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La camera da letto di Luisa
Luisa tells about the furniture in her room
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La famiglia di Giovanni
Hi, I'm Giovanni and this is my family
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La lettera
I can tell you that soon I'll be coming to see you
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La mia camera
Discover a cozy space full of color and stories.
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La mia casa II
My home is beautiful! I love this place!
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La mia famiglia 3
My parents, my sister and my tiny dog
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La mia famiglia II
Meet my family
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La mia giornata tipo
A typical day in Francesca's life
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La mia ruotine settimanale
Discover how little routines can brighten each day.
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La mia settimana
Sabrina and her weekday routine
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La mia stanza
It's not that big, but it has everything I need
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La stanza di luigi
Luigi and his brother Mario's bedroom
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Modi di dire italianiDIALOGUE
Ready to chase dreams and travel the world?
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Napoli
Maria enjoying her vacation
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Carlo scrive una letteraPREMIUM
When will you come visit me in Madrid?
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Casa, dolce casaPREMIUM
Who knew running out of gas could be fun?
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Il fine settimanaDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Discover new weekend ideas for fun and relaxing moments.
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Il mio amico MatteoPREMIUM
I love my friend Matteo to pieces
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Il mio bellissimo gatto neroPREMIUM
From the woods to warmth, friendship changes everything.
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Il mio cinema preferitoPREMIUM
Discover why this old cinema feels like home.
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La bambola ed il pagliaccioPREMIUM
Can old friends find a place in your heart?
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La camera di AnnaPREMIUM
Discover why this cozy space feels like home
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La famiglia di SofiaPREMIUM
Discover what makes each person in my home special!
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La giornata di MarcoPREMIUM
Discover how everyday routines make family life special.
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La letteraPREMIUM
Big changes, new friends, and one fluffy surprise!
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La mia amica MonicaPREMIUM
Why did fashion help her love her glasses?
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La mia famigliaPREMIUM
Discover how we turn busy days into fun adventures!
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La mia pizza preferitaPREMIUM
What’s your favorite pizza to share with friends?
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La mia routine settimanalePREMIUM
Every day brings a new adventure—are you ready?
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La nascita di mia sorellaPREMIUM
Guess who makes my baby sister laugh the most?
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La torta per San ValentinoPREMIUM
What happens when a sweet surprise goes wrong?
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Le ricette di CarlottaPREMIUM
When recipes go wrong, surprises fill the kitchen!
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Lettera al mio amico JohnPREMIUM
Franco opens up about his life to his friend
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L’ultimo dell’annoPREMIUM
Ready for a New Year’s Eve adventure abroad?
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Prepararsi per la festaDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Which outfit will make their party night special?
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Prima di andare a dormirePREMIUM
Discover how a bedtime story makes dreams magical.
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Un incontro tra amicheDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Are family visits always fun, or just complicated?
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Una gita a MilanoPREMIUM
What surprises will tomorrow’s city adventure bring?
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Una gita al marePREMIUM
Will their weekend plans go just as expected?
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Level B1

Al negozio di abbigliamento
Will you pick style, comfort, or maybe both?
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Al ristorante
Which dish would you choose from this Italian menu?
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Alla stazione – in biglietteriaDIALOGUE
How do you get the best train for you?
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Bacheca di musicaDIALOGUE
Which opera would you choose for a magical night?
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Caro amico mio
What’s the biggest challenge of living abroad?
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Il menù
"La Collina" Tavern offers pasta and other specialty dishes
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Il picnic in compagnia
Will everyone find something tasty at the picnic?
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Italia
Memories of my trip to Italy
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La mia casa a Roma
Francesca tells us about her home in Rome
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La mia città
I'm from Rome, the most beautiful city in the world
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La nuova dietaDIALOGUE
Can you give me some wight loss tips?
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Le città dell’amore
Discover secret love stories hiding in two Italian cities.
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Prenotare una camera d’albergoDIALOGUE
Bring your furry friend along for free!
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Roma (lettera)
I've just arrived in Italy and it's such a charming place.
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Un film al cinema
Will the movie bring a surprise ending tonight?
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A cena fuoriDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Ready to try a new delicious Italian dish?
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Al ristoranteDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Discover tasty vegetarian choices for your next meal!
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Al ristorante con MassimoPREMIUM
What makes weekend dinners special for real food lovers?
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Alla stazioneDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Find out how to book the fastest train!
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Andiamo a fare shoppingPREMIUM
Will new outfits match my style—or surprise me?
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Arriva la nevePREMIUM
Ready for a wild ride to school today?
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Città italianePREMIUM
Discover three amazing Italian cities through my eyes.
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Dal dottoreDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Learn simple phrases for visiting the doctor today.
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Francesca e suo fratello GabrielePREMIUM
Discover what makes their afternoons full of fun.
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I miei animali domesticiPREMIUM
Discover who rules the house: humans or pets?
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Il guardaroba di Luca e PaolaPREMIUM
They are siblings but have very different tastes
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Il miglior amico di MatteoPREMIUM
Can distance really change a lifelong friendship?
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Il mio migliore amicoPREMIUM
What makes a true friend stand out today?
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Il mio viaggio in ItaliaPREMIUM
My trip to Italy was a fantastic experience
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Il ristorantePREMIUM
Discover flavors from the mountains and homemade treats.
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In hotelDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Discover what happens when guests check into hotels.
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In un negozio di abbigliamentoDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Discover tips for choosing the perfect gift today!
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La coda in postaPREMIUM
Will she reach work on time after this queue?
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La gita in montagnaPREMIUM
Which winter sport would you choose on holiday?
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La nuova boutique in centroPREMIUM
Find trendy outfits and snacks all in one place!
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La pizza: Napoli versus RomaDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Which pizza style will win this tasty challenge?
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La routine quotidiana di FrancescaPREMIUM
Discover small daily habits that make life easier.
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La serata tra amiciPREMIUM
Who will win tonight’s game and surprise the group?
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La spesa di GiovanniPREMIUM
What could possibly go wrong shopping alone?
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La torta di compleannoPREMIUM
Discover how a homemade treat creates big smiles!
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La visita al castelloPREMIUM
Will you find new friends or funny surprises today?
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Le prove di teatroPREMIUM
Will fun or nerves win on rehearsal day?
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Le vacanze di MichelePREMIUM
Michele thoroughly enjoyed herself while on vacation
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Lettera a MichelePREMIUM
Discover how small surprises can make your day!
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Lo sport di MarcoPREMIUM
How does a unique sport change Marco’s life?
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L’estate dai nonniPREMIUM
Will you discover new friends and adventures this summer?
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L’ultimo film che ho vistoPREMIUM
Can true friendship survive love and heartbreak?
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Macchia e RudiPREMIUM
Ready for a forest adventure full of surprises?
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Marina, Marco e il traslocoPREMIUM
Ready for a big move and fresh beginnings?
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Pallina e BriciolaPREMIUM
Can two rivals become best friends overnight?
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Pranzo con i suoceriPREMIUM
Will this awkward meeting turn into friendship?
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Scusa, dov’è la stazione?DIALOGUEPREMIUM
Find your way step by step through the city.
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Scusi, per il centro?DIALOGUEPREMIUM
One ticket lets you explore more in the city!
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Stereotipi sugli italianiPREMIUM
Are Italian stereotypes true? My real life surprises!
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Ti va un concerto?DIALOGUEPREMIUM
Can music taste stop friends from having fun?
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Tornare al nidoPREMIUM
Lost in the cold? A warm hug saves the day!
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Un appartamento in affittoPREMIUM
Discover cozy family living in the heart of Sicily!
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Una cena al ristoranteDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Discover surprising vegetarian dishes you won't forget!
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Una corsa in taxiPREMIUM
An unexpected shortcut leads to a surprising adventure.
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Una giornata dal dottorePREMIUM
What secrets do waiting rooms quietly reveal to you?
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Una gita a ViennaDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Lost in the city—will luck save the day?
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Una gita al marePREMIUM
Ready for sun, swims, and sweet simple joys?
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Una gita in montagnaPREMIUM
Discover simple joys waiting off the city path.
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Una nuova vita a LondraPREMIUM
Discover how a move can change your life!
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Una sveglia specialePREMIUM
Would you wake up at midnight for coffee?
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Vacanze a CataniaPREMIUM
Discover sunny adventures, tasty food, and lively streets!
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Level B2

Cristoforo Colombo
Colonization of the Americas
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Dialetti d’Italia
Discover unique words and tasty traditions in Italy!
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Feste popolari in Italia
Colorful parades, tasty food, and dancing every night
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Le prove del coro
Will new voices join their joyful monthly shows?
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Pasta al sugo di verdure
Fresh veggies make this pasta extra colorful and tasty!
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A cena da amici veganiPREMIUM
Discover new flavors and friendships over a vegan dinner.
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All’aeroportoPREMIUM
Will their first flight be smooth or surprising?
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Forme di utilizzazione del suoloPREMIUM
Discover how Italy’s land is really used today.
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Il giovane D’ArtagnanPREMIUM
Will you join these friends in their wild adventures?
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Il posto preferito di MateoPREMIUM
Discover secret stories behind ancient walls and books.
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In un negozio di alimentariDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Find out what tasty treats fill this shopping list!
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L'agricoltura italianaPREMIUM
Discover how humans changed Italy’s nature forever.
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La CorsicaPREMIUM
Discover why this island is truly one of a kind.
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La festa di carnevalePREMIUM
Escape everyday life and become anyone you want!
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La pizza di AndreaPREMIUM
Discover easy steps for homemade, delicious pizza success!
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La primavera di BotticelliPREMIUM
Discover hidden meanings behind this famous spring painting.
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Le maggiori produzioni agricolePREMIUM
Discover how land and weather shape what grows here.
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L’aperitivoPREMIUM
Relax, chat, and snack before dinner begins!
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L’esame a scuolaPREMIUM
Will nerves or passion win during big dreams?
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Poesie ItalianePREMIUM
Discover poems that touch hearts and spark dreams.
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Ricetta per preparare una tortaPREMIUM
Make this fluffy cake with just simple steps!
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Ristoranti italianiPREMIUM
Discover Italy’s delicious dining secrets and tasty traditions!
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