Yes! Nonna Italian is completely free with no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, and no ads. All 1,115 flashcards, 23 conversations, and 7 classic texts are included from day one.
The 80/20 method (also called the Pareto principle) focuses on the essential 20% of Italian that unlocks 80% of real conversations. Instead of learning random vocabulary, you master the core questions and verbs that actually matter in real-world Italian.
Nonna Italian uses FSRS 4.5 (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler), the most effective algorithm for long-term memory. Cards you know well appear less often; cards you struggle with appear more often. This optimizes your learning time and ensures you never forget what you learn.
Yes! The entire app works offline. All content is downloaded when you install the app. Perfect for learning on planes, trains, or anywhere without internet access.
Seven classic texts in original Italian:
23 immersive dialogues covering real-life situations: ordering coffee from a barista, taking a taxi, shopping at the market, checking into a hotel, ordering at a restaurant, touring a museum, talking to a village elder, and more.
Adjustable from 125 to 500 words per minute (WPM). Start slow and gradually increase as your reading fluency improves. The TikTok-style Reels feature displays one word at a time for optimal focus.
Yes, the app uses iOS text-to-speech (TTS) for Italian pronunciation. While not as natural as native recordings, it provides helpful pronunciation guidance for all vocabulary.
Nonna Italian requires iOS 17 or later. It works on iPhone and iPad.
Not currently. Nonna Italian is iOS only at this time.
Delete and reinstall the app. All learning data is stored locally and will be cleared when you delete the app.
"Questions are everything." It's the core philosophy of Nonna Italian. By mastering the essential question patterns first, you can unlock any conversation in Italian.