News in Slow Italian helps learners follow spoken Italian through audio, transcripts and explanations for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Each week, subscriptions add more than a dozen original news stories across those levels. Lessons pair learner-paced narration with transcripts, contextual English translations, adjustable audio speed and explanations of grammar and expressions. Other resources include a beginner course, grammar course, idiomatic expressions, quizzes, pronunciation practice and vocabulary flashcards. The content also includes cultural discussions, analysis, commentary and dialogues. Visitors can listen to introductory portions of weekly stories and access partial audio and transcripts across the three levels without subscribing. Audio Only costs 5.90 USD per month and includes audio but no transcripts or interactive features. Full Access costs 19.90 USD per month and includes audio, transcripts, translations, quizzes, courses and other learning resources. First-time subscribers can try Full Access for seven days; billing starts when the trial ends unless canceled. The service is available on Android, iOS and the web.
Who it is for
It suits independent learners at any stage, as well as students, teachers and schools. Advanced speakers looking to maintain fluency can also use its higher-level stories and practice resources.
What is good
- Weekly stories cover beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
- Learners can adjust audio speed.
- Free visitors can access partial audio and transcripts.
- Available on Android, iOS and web.
What to know first
- Audio Only has no transcripts or interactive features.
- Full Access starts billing after the trial unless canceled.
- Paid plans renew automatically every month.
Verdict
News in Slow Italian combines current-story audio with guided language practice across learner levels. The free samples allow some exploration, while transcripts and interactive resources require Full Access.
Get started with News in Slow Italian
- Open the News in Slow Italian website
- Choose the web service or install the iOS or Android app
- Listen to introductory story portions without subscribing
- Start the seven-day Full Access trial as a first-time subscriber
- Choose Audio Only at 5.90 USD per month or Full Access at 19.90 USD per month
- Cancel before the trial ends to avoid automatic subscription billing
Limits to know first
The free access provides introductory portions and partial audio and transcripts. Audio Only includes all audio but no transcripts or interactive features; Full Access renews monthly unless canceled.
Questions about News in Slow Italian
Does News in Slow Italian have a free plan?
Yes. Visitors can access introductory portions of weekly stories and partial audio and transcripts without subscribing.
How much do the plans cost?
Audio Only costs 5.90 USD per month. Full Access costs 19.90 USD per month.
Is there a free trial?
First-time subscribers can try Full Access for seven days, after which billing starts unless canceled.
Which platforms are supported?
The service is available on Android, iOS, and the web.
What does Full Access include?
It includes all audio, transcripts, contextual translation, quizzes, courses, and other learning resources.
News in Slow Italian plans and pricing
All plansCompared on language immersion apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $5.90/mo
- Content formats
- audio, transcripts, news stories, cultural discussions, analysis and commentary, dialogues
- Learner levels
- all levels
- Transcripts or captions
- Yes
- Interactive practice
- Yes
- Supported languages
- 1 languages
