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.
The Common European Framework divides learners into three broad divisions which can be divided into six levels:
- A Basic User
- A1 Breakthrough
- A2 Waystage
- B Independent User
- B1 Threshold
- B2 Vantage
- C Proficient User
- C1 Effective Operational Proficiency
- C2 Mastery
The CEFR describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing at each level.
| level | description |
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| A1 | Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. |
| A2 | Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. |
| B1 | Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. |
| B2 | Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. |
| C1 | Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. |
| C2 | Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations. |
These descriptors can apply to any of the languages spoken in Europe, and there are translations in many languages.
LEVELS |
Listening/Speaking |
Reading |
Writing |
Further info | We will study this structures in this level |
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. |
To Study at this level you should: Be able to understand TV or radio. use with conficence descriptive past tense and compost past tense
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Congiuntivo presente Congiuntivo composto e imperfetto Condizionale |
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. |
To Study at this level you should have: Better conversation ability, Can speak independently. Can use past tense with confidence. Can understand more complex instructions. Start to undersand Tv and radio in the native language |
ripasso del passato prossimo e imperfetto Futuro & condizionale Ripasso dei pronomi diretti e indiretti pronomi combinati Congiuntivo presente |
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. |
To Study at this level you should have: Some conversation ability , has at least holiday related vocabulary, can use the present tense with confidence. Can understand classroom related commands |
Passato prossimo A1/A2 Imperfetto A2 gerundio A2 Pronomi indiretti A2
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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. |
We will study: Presente A1 Pronomi diretti A1
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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 |
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