Italian language tests

Need to fill an Italian-speaking role? Don't send that offer letter without checking candidates' speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills at the right level for job success.

TestGorilla's Italian language tests let you assess candidates' B1 and C1 proficiency quickly and effectively, ensuring new hires smash their communication goals in Italiano.

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Why test Italian proficiency?

Precise, unbiased testing: Minimize guesswork and subjectivity with expert-vetted, level-appropriate evaluations.
Screen more suitable applicants: Use a quick, scalable testing platform to find qualified Italian speakers before the interview stage.
Standardized assessment across teams: Apply the same Italian proficiency benchmarks company-wide for more consistent hiring standards.
Reduce costly errors: Avoid miscommunication, especially client-facing mistakes, by thoroughly checking Italian skills pre-employment.
Improved stakeholder relations: Build trust with Italian-speaking clients and vendors through accurate, nuanced communication.

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When to use Italian proficiency tests

Consider Italian language proficiency assessments when your:

Job roles require effective communication with customers, partners, or suppliers in Italian.
Open positions need sharp Italian writing skills – for instance, across newspaper articles, corporate blogs, legal documents, or social media.
Recruiters aren't proficient in Italian and need standardized tests to check candidates' language skill levels.
HR teams require candidates with a certain Italian proficiency level to progress to interviews.
Italian-speaking employees must collaborate closely and regularly (especially in remote or international teams).

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Measuring Italian proficiency across levels

Language proficiency is commonly measured using the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) system. It describes a consistent six-point scale ranging from beginner to advanced.

TestGorilla offers B1 and C1 Italian language proficiency tests.

Here's what Italian-speaking workers can do at different CEFR proficiency levels:

A1 (Beginner)

Understand and respond with basic sentences about day-to-day topics. Use minimal communication with coworkers and customers.

A2 (Elementary)

Communicate with colleagues and customers during routine, familiar tasks, using simple phrases. Examples include short status updates and greeting visitors.

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B1 (Intermediate)

Comfortably connect sentences to form opinions on familiar topics. Exchange information on job-related issues – for instance, by participating in simple meetings or writing short reports.

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B2 (Upper Intermediate)

Understand extended, technical communication in a specific field, and present detailed arguments and analysis. Draft professional documents, such as customer letters and internal reports, with little to no errors. Learn more about B2 language proficiency

C1 (Advanced)

Bring insights to complex business discussions, such as budgeting, hiring, or workflow improvements. Communicate fluently with stakeholders, including clients and colleagues, without noticeable effort. Write and proofread high-stakes documents.

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C2 (Proficient)

Use Italian to a near-native level, including correct inflections, grammar, and colloquialisms. Communicate easily across different professional environments and seniority levels. Understand Italian cultural nuances and regional differences.

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Key skills assessed in Italian proficiency tests

TestGorilla’s Italian proficiency tests assess language skills in four ways:

Vocabulary: Use level-appropriate Italian words and phrases in casual and professional topics.
Grammar and sentence composition: Construct grammatically sound Italian sentences, including correct verb tenses and pronoun placements.
Reading interpretation: Understand direct and implied meaning in written Italian, for instance, in informal messages and newspaper clippings.
Listening comprehension: Process spoken Italian from short recordings, and grasp meaning and context at level-appropriate speeds.

TestGorilla lets you add custom video questions to check candidates' Italian speaking skills.

What roles require Italian proficiency?

Translator

Translating works such as books or films from Italian to other languages (and vice versa) requires a C1 skill level. Robust grammar, vocabulary, and context interpretation are vital. For specialized translations, such as those in the legal or academic fields, it's a C2.

Customer support agent

B1 Italian proficiency usually suffices for answering common customer queries. Meanwhile, B2 would help de-escalate difficult conversations, and C1 is required for technical or account-related assistance.

Secretary

A personal or office secretary must be able to communicate at a B2 level in Italian to execute tasks such as booking meetings, processing instructions, and taking minutes. In specialized environments, such as law firms, secretaries benefit from C1 or C2 skills.

Vendor manager

Managing purchases, contracts, and invoices requires a minimum B2 level in Italian. More complex tasks, such as researching vendors, negotiating prices, and conducting quality assurance, may warrant C1 skills.

Italian language tests for every skill level

Italian B1 (Intermediate)

The Italian B1 (Intermediate) test evaluates a candidate’s Italian proficiency at the B1 level of the CEFR framework. This test will help you hire employees who can communicate in Italian on subjects commonly encountered at work and in everyday life.

10 min

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Italian C1 (Advanced)

The Italian C1 (Advanced) test evaluates a candidate’s knowledge of the Italian language at the C1 level of the CEFR framework. This test will help you hire employees who can participate in demanding professional and social conversations in Italian.

10 min

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Designed and reviewed by Italian experts

TestGorilla’s Italian language assessments are created by language experts with deep academic, teaching, and assessment experience. Test questions are always peer-reviewed and regularly updated based on candidate feedback.

Image of the subject-matter expert for this test

Ilaria is an Italian language teacher and translator from Calabria. Her in-depth study of linguistics spans 10 years, and she follows a goal-based language learning approach. Apart from Italian, Ilaria is also proficient in English, German, and French.

Italian language tests FAQs

Italian test result accuracy depends on the assessment provider. TestGorilla uses expert-vetted, CEFR-aligned language proficiency tests (ranging from A2 to C2) with high validity, meaning tests assess what they're meant to. We also have strict anti-cheating measures such as webcam snapshots and rotating questions.

Candidate results include test scores and individuals' percentile rankings. Mix your Italian language test with other tests like cognitive ability, situational judgment, and software skills for a holistic multi-measure screening process.

As early on as possible. If a role requires a certain Italian proficiency level, invite all applicants to submit their Italian test responses ASAP. Alternatively, filter out unqualified applicants first, then send out the test. Both these options ensure you only invite qualified Italian speakers to interviews.

Learn how Revolut used TestGorilla language assessments to cut time-to-hire drastically.

As early on as possible. If a role requires a certain Italian proficiency level, invite all applicants to submit their Italian test responses ASAP. Alternatively, filter out unqualified applicants first, then send out the test. Both these options ensure you only invite qualified Italian speakers to interviews.

Learn how Revolut used TestGorilla language assessments to cut time-to-hire drastically.

Italian test result accuracy depends on the assessment provider. TestGorilla uses expert-vetted, CEFR-aligned language proficiency tests (ranging from A2 to C2) with high validity, meaning tests assess what they're meant to. We also have strict anti-cheating measures such as webcam snapshots and rotating questions.

Candidate results include test scores and individuals' percentile rankings. Mix your Italian language test with other tests like cognitive ability, situational judgment, and software skills for a holistic multi-measure screening process.

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Ready to assess some Italian language skills? Check out TestGorilla's B1 and C1 Italian proficiency tests, and pair them with others from our library (like cognitive, soft skill, or software tests) for a multi-measure assessment.

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