CEFR level test

What's your Italian level?

Find your level on the CEFR scale, from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient). Answer 30 Italian questions that get harder as you go. We score grammar and vocabulary, pinpoint where your Italian starts to thin out, and show the fastest way to climb: reading real books.

Quick answer

The CEFR rates Italian ability on six levels, from A1 (beginner) through B1 and B2 (independent user) up to C2 (mastery). This free test estimates your Italian level from 30 grammar and vocabulary questions in about five minutes, then recommends what to read next.

1. ___ studente è sempre puntuale.
2. Tu ___ molto gentile con tutti.
3. Noi ___ due gatti neri.
4. Ho sete, vorrei un bicchiere d'___.
5. Mio padre e mia madre sono i miei ___.
6. Stamattina ___ il treno delle otto.
7. Marco è più alto ___ Luca.
8. Per comprare il pane vado ___.
9. Fa molto freddo, esco con il ___.
10. Ho mal di denti, domani vado dal ___.
11. Voglio che tu ___ sempre la verità.
12. I biglietti del concerto ___ ho già comprati ieri.
13. Non sono uscito ___ pioveva a dirotto.
14. Alla fine ho ___ una decisione difficile.
15. Il film era così noioso che mi sono ___.
16. Se ___ più tempo libero, viaggerei molto di più.
17. Solo dopo mi sono accorto ___ aver sbagliato strada.
18. Dopo otto ore di cammino in montagna, ero ___ e non riuscivo più a muovermi.
19. A causa della crisi, l'azienda ha dovuto ___ molti dipendenti.
20. Le sue parole erano piene di ___: diceva una cosa e ne pensava un'altra.
21. ___ studiato tutta la notte, era troppo stanco per affrontare l'esame.
22. Benché ___ già molto tardi, decise di uscire lo stesso.
23. La nuova legge va ___ entro la fine dell'anno.
24. Non drammatizzare: stai facendo una tempesta in un ___ d'acqua.
25. Il suo ragionamento era così ___ che nessuno riuscì a seguirlo.
26. Senza occhiali non ___ vedo proprio nulla.
27. ___ tu avessi bisogno di qualcosa, non esitare a chiamarmi.
28. Quella vecchia lite ormai è acqua ___: non vale più la pena parlarne.
29. Con i suoi modi ___, riuscì a conquistare la simpatia anche dei più diffidenti.
30. I giornali hanno ___ la notizia per giorni, esagerandone ogni minimo dettaglio.
30 questions · about 5 minutes · free, no sign-up

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How this test estimates your level

The 30 questions are split evenly across the six CEFR levels (five at each of A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2) and ordered from easiest to hardest. Roughly half check grammar (verb forms, agreement, structure) and half check vocabulary (the right word in context), so the result reflects both.

Your level is the highest band where you stay above 60% correct. We climb from A1 upward and stop at the first level you can no longer hold. That ceiling is your estimate, because it reflects what you can do reliably, not a single lucky answer. The breakdown then shows your score at every level and your grammar-versus-vocabulary balance.

It's an estimate, not a certificate. What it's genuinely good at is showing where your Italian thins out, and that the surest way to push that ceiling higher is to keep reading at, and just above, your level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is my Italian level?

This free test estimates it on the CEFR scale (A1 to C2) in about five minutes. You answer 30 Italian questions that get harder as you go, covering grammar and vocabulary. Your level is the highest band where you keep answering correctly, so it reflects what you can reliably do, not your single best guess.

What do the CEFR levels A1-C2 mean?

CEFR is the standard European scale. A1 and A2 are beginner and elementary: simple phrases and everyday basics. B1 and B2 are intermediate and upper-intermediate: holding conversations, then working and reading novels in the language. C1 and C2 are advanced and proficient: near-native command with full nuance. Most learners aiming to "use" a language are heading for B2.

How accurate is this Italian level test?

It is a quick placement estimate, not an exam. Because it samples a handful of items per level it can land a half-step off, especially if your skills are uneven. Read it as a level and a profile: the grammar and vocabulary subscores and the per-level breakdown show exactly where your Italian starts to thin out, which is more useful than a single number.

Is this an official Italian certificate?

No. Official CEFR certification comes from accredited exams such as the CILS or CELI, which test all four skills under controlled conditions. This tool is a free self-assessment to point you at the right level and the fastest way to climb it.

How do I improve my Italian level fastest?

Meet the language in real context, again and again. Once you are past the basics, extensive reading is one of the most efficient ways to climb, because it grows vocabulary and grammatical intuition at the same time. Lingo7 lets you read real books in Italian at your level with tap-to-translate and native-narrated audio.