How to evaluate your level.
The Italian class follows the ALTE European directive for language evaluation.
Language learning should be evaluate taking into consideration all its aspects such as listening, speaking, reading and writing.
If you are not sure about your level, please do not use automatic forms that you find online.
Please book for a level check performed by a professional teacher. We will provide you with a written consultation.
LEVELS |
Listening/Speaking |
Reading |
Writing |
Further info |
C2 Level 5 |
CAN talk about complex or sensitive issues without awkwardness. |
CAN (when looking for accommodation) understand a tenancy agreement in detail, for example technical details and the main legal implications. |
CAN write letters on any subject with good expression and accuracy. |
Near native ability. |
C1 Level 4 |
CAN keep up conversations of a casual nature for an extended period of time and discuss abstract/cultural topics with a good degree of fluency and range of expression. |
CAN understand complex opinions/arguments as expressed in serious newspapers. |
CAN write letters on most subjects. Such difficulties as the reader may experience are likely to be at the level of vocabulary. |
Large vocabulary, can speak naturally, has good intonation and fluency. Wants to continue to practice and learn more culture. |
B2 Level 3 |
CAN keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics, such as personal and professional experiences, events currently in the news. |
CAN understand detailed information, for example a wide range of culinary terms on a restaurant menu, and terms and abbreviations in accommodation advertisements. |
CAN write to a hotel to ask about the availability of services, for example facilities for the disabled or the provision of a special diet. |
Can converse freely but still need to work on fluency and intonation, comprehends language at natural speed but finds difficult to understand TV, radio, regional accents. Can use fairly complex grammar. |
B1 Level 2 |
CAN express opinions on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way and pick up nuances of meaning/opinion. |
CAN understand factual articles in newspapers, routine letters from hotels and letters expressing personal opinions. |
CAN write letters on a limited range of predictable topics related to personal experience and express opinions in predictable language. |
Better conversation ability, Can speak independently. Basic grammar, still difficulties with complex structures. Comprehends some language at natural speed. |
A2 Level 1 |
CAN express likes and dislikes in familiar contexts using simple language such as ' |
CAN understand straightforward information, for example labels on food, standard menus, road signs and messages on automatic cash machines. |
CAN complete most forms related to personal information. |
Some conversation ability but slow limited vocabulary, poor understanding of the grammar. Cannot comprehend language at natural speed. |
A1 breakthrough level |
CAN ask simple questions of a factual nature and understand answers expressed in simple language. |
CAN understand simple notices and information, for example in airports, on store guides and on menus. CAN understand simple instructions on medicines and simple directions to places. |
CAN leave a very simple message for a host family or write short simple "grazie" notes. |
Students who never studied before in a formal context - Students who studied the basics on their own (cassette/ self study course) but lack of the 4 abilities combined. |
A0 Total beginner level |
The student has never studied before, cannot communicate in the Italian language. | Cannot read the Italian language. | Cannot write the Italian language. | Has no prior knowledge of the language |
