{"id":70154,"date":"2018-11-29T04:13:24","date_gmt":"2018-11-29T09:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/italian-level-test\/"},"modified":"2025-06-09T10:37:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T14:37:12","slug":"italian-level-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/italian\/italian-level-test\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Italian Level Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want to improve your communication skills, you’ll need to learn all about the foundation of the language, from reading comprehension<\/a> to grammar concepts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To choose the right resources for pushing forward your learning, it’s important to know what level to focus your studies on.That\u2019s why tests that gauge your Italian level are very important.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are lots of options for choosing one and we’ll be exploring some today.<\/p>\n

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5 Italian Level Tests to Pinpoint Your Proficiency<\/h2>\n

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BBC Languages is an archived site, so the information is no longer updated\u2014but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not useful. It offers many language resources that are free to learners so it\u2019s worth checking these options out.<\/p>\n

The level test isn’t correlated to any standardized test.<\/strong> There’s no real way to decide which level on the CEFR scale you\u2019re on after taking the test. However, it’s a fun, low-key way to practice your skills.<\/p>\n

Answers are provided instantly and the test progresses as long as you answer correctly. Get a question wrong, and the test tells you why your answer was incorrect and ends the session.<\/p>\n

The questions<\/strong> test your ability to understand and respond to basic Italian conversations and situations.<\/strong> There are some questions where the answers are similar to each other so you’ll need to discern the differences or nuances between some vocabulary words and phrases.<\/p>\n

This test also suggests which of the site\u2019s materials might be particularly beneficial to you considering your test results. It\u2019s a super way to see which resources will help strengthen skills that may need some extra attention!<\/p>\n

Online Italian Club<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Online Italian Club\u2019s level test allows learners to answer each question more than once\u00a0<\/strong>if necessary, until they get the right answer.<\/p>\n

For scoring purposes, it shows the number of correct answers and the number of attempts it took to get those answers. Finally, it advises you on how to correctly interpret the results.<\/p>\n

After taking this test, you’ll know whether your Italian skills fall in the beginner<\/a>, low intermediate, intermediate<\/a> or advanced range.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are also some free Italian exercises you can access to help power up your skills once you know how you fared.<\/p>\n

ESL-Languages<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Looking for a short, non-threatening way to gauge your Italian skills? This site has a 30-question online test\u00a0<\/strong>consisting of multiple choice questions\u00a0that shouldn\u2019t take longer than 20 minutes to complete.<\/p>\n

The correct answers are displayed at the end of the test.<\/p>\n

While this isn\u2019t as in-depth as some other level tests, it’ll give you a general idea of how solid your skills are.<\/strong><\/p>\n

17 Minute Languages<\/a><\/h3>\n

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If you\u2019re wondering how your vocabulary skills rate, try this level test. It\u2019s strictly focused on vocabulary!<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are three level tests: basic, intermediate and advanced. Vocabulary in each test is commensurate with that particular skill level.<\/p>\n

After the first test, the site provides an initial assessment of your skills. It even gives an estimate of the size of your vocabulary!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The second test, also strictly vocabulary-focused, provides a more in-depth estimate of your core vocabulary. A third test gives a final score that, when added to the first two scores, provides you with an overall assessment of your vocabulary skills.<\/p>\n

The site suggests coursework based on the test results<\/strong> so if you want to find a program consistent with your Italian vocabulary, it\u2019s worth taking these level tests.<\/p>\n

Parlo Italiano<\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n

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Parlo Italiano<\/em> is a fun twist on Italian language learning. It\u2019s actually a cultural organization whose purpose is to promote Italian culture in Spain!<\/strong> They have a school where native speakers teach a diverse curriculum, like cooking, business Italian and more cultural Italian skills\u2014in Spain!<\/p>\n

The online level test consists of 22 questions.<\/strong> Scoring is done at the end of the test; you’re graded into levels depending on the percentage of correct answers given. The levels go from A1, beginner, to C1, advanced.<\/p>\n

Here’s an interesting tidbit about this test: The questions are in Italian but many pertain to Barcelona or Spain!<\/strong> They’re accompanied by beautiful photographs, so cultural interests are highlighted. It’s a fast, fun test to take!<\/p>\n

What Is an Italian Level Test?<\/h2>\n

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages<\/a> (CEFR)<\/strong>\u00a0proficiency scale defines language levels based on a learner\u2019s competence in the language being learned.<\/p>\n

Learners are graded on a scale consisting of six levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2, with A1 corresponding to an absolute beginner and C2 indicating advanced proficiency<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Proficiency tests help determine your position on this scale, and that knowledge is useful for a number of reasons:<\/p>\n