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Book pages
Photograph a page, practise its unfamiliar words, then put your phone down and read your book.
Bring a book page, subtitles or lyrics. Apera uses what you know to choose vocabulary to practise, so you can return to the original with fewer unfamiliar words.
Estimate your vocabulary ↓Get an estimated vocabulary range, then try a short passage matched to your result. This checks word knowledge, not grammar or speaking. How the Italian estimate works.
I’m learning
Start with something you want to enjoy.
Book pages
Photograph a page, practise its unfamiliar words, then put your phone down and read your book.
Subtitles
Paste subtitles in Italian to practise vocabulary from the show you want to watch.
Lyrics
Paste lyrics to practise unfamiliar words, then listen to the song again.
A short quiz estimates your vocabulary. As you review words, Apera uses that evidence to adjust practice and choose new words.
Reviewing one form gives related forms partial credit. Apera still checks them individually when needed.
After reading a page, mark it as read. Apera gives the words you have already studied a small amount of review credit.
See how much of your page’s vocabulary Apera estimates you know. Practise unfamiliar words, then return to the original.
Practise with flashcards and AI-generated stories built from your words. Vocabulary readiness is an estimate, not a measure of everything you will understand.
Common questions
What can I add?
Photos of pages, pasted text, lyrics and subtitles you have lawful access to. Apera uses their vocabulary to build your practice.
Can I read my uploaded book in Apera?
Uploaded pages are processed for vocabulary, then the source text and images are deleted after processing. Read the original in your own book or reader; Apera provides flashcards and practice stories.
Is Apera free?
The free plan includes weekly uploads, daily stories and unlimited card reviews. Premium plans with higher limits are coming soon.
Which languages can I learn?
Italian, French, German, Spanish.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Apera is most useful once you know some of the language and want to read more. It focuses on vocabulary, rather than a complete grammar or speaking course.
Back to the book, show or song.
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