Drill CILS B1 vocab + grammar.
Spaced-repetition Italian vocabulary, verb conjugation, and CILS-style grammar multiple choice — themed by the exam macro-aree. The daily practice engine for CILS B1 candidates.
CILS sessions run twice a year — every week of preparation matters.
One question at a time. Real CILS-shaped grammar patterns — trapassato, congiuntivo, periodo ipotetico, pronomi combinati. Pick the right form, get instant feedback, move on.
Who this is for
Jure sanguinis citizenship applicants who need to reach B1 for their language requirement. Foreign students preparing for Italian university admission. Long-term residents heading toward citizenship by residence. Anyone with a CILS B1 sitting on the horizon and limited time for a full course.
You'll get the most out of this app if you already know basic Italian (A1 or above) and want to push toward B1 with daily, focused practice.
Why daily drilling matters for CILS B1
The Università per Stranieri di Siena's CILS B1 exam tests vocabolario, analisi delle strutture grammaticali, listening, reading, writing, and a spoken interview. Vocabulary and grammar pattern recognition are the two sections where consistent daily practice produces the biggest score gains — not last-minute cramming, but spaced repetition over weeks.
That's exactly what Capisco is built for: an SRS engine that schedules every word and grammar pattern for review at the moment you're about to forget it, themed around the CILS macro-aree the exam draws from, with native-quality TTS audio so you build the ear at the same time as the eye.
How a typical session works
- Open the app. Cookie-bound progress — no signup, no install. Returning users land on a dashboard with one button.
- Drill 10-15 minutes. Mixed modes: multiple-choice vocab, type-in cloze, grammar multiple choice, listening with native TTS. The SRS schedules each word for the optimal next review.
- Track your daily intake. A progress bar shows new words for the day vs. your cap (default 50). Streak mechanics encourage consistency.
- Save progress when ready. An email-and-password account lets you continue on a different device. Verification gated.
FAQ
What makes Capisco different from other Italian apps?
Most language apps are generic — they teach Italian as a hobby. Capisco is purpose-built for CILS B1: themed vocabulary that mirrors the exam macro-aree, grammar items that test the exact patterns the exam asks (trapassato, congiuntivo, periodo ipotetico, pronomi combinati), cloze drills in two formats, and native TTS audio on every word. The SRS engine schedules your reviews so you're always working on words you're about to forget, not words you already know cold.
What's inside the catalog?
362 themed Italian vocabulary words across the 12 CILS macro-aree (famiglia, lavoro, salute, ambiente, etc.), 100 hand-curated grammar items that test the exam's exact patterns (trapassato, congiuntivo, periodo ipotetico, pronomi combinati, futuro anteriore), and native-quality TTS audio on every word. Everything ready to drill on day one — no deck hunting, no plugin setup, no separate audio scraping.
What level do I need to start?
Useful from A2 upward, though A1 learners can still drill the foundational vocab here too. The app defaults your level to A2–B1 when you arrive via the CILS landing, so you'll see the words and grammar patterns that matter for the exam — but you can adjust your level set anytime from the dashboard.
How much time per day do I need?
10–15 minutes is enough to keep the spaced-repetition rhythm going. The default daily cap is 50 new words; most candidates aim for 20–30 new words plus reviews per session. Consistency beats marathon sessions.
Is my progress saved if I don't sign up?
Yes, while you stay in the same browser. Your progress lives in a cookie until you choose to create an account. A "Save progress" banner appears after 10 reviews to remind you to lock it in — but the app works without an account.
Does the app work on mobile?
Yes — everything renders responsively in any modern mobile browser. There's no native app to install; just open the site and bookmark it.
Ready to start?
One click, no signup, no install. Drill for 10 minutes and decide for yourself.