Italian Language Test

Italian language tests are designed to evaluate a candidate's level of proficiency in Italian.

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What is an Italian language test?

An Italian language test assesses comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, and the nuances of speech in the workplace and everyday life to determine a person’s level of proficiency when reading and writing in Italian.

To give an accurate representation of one’s proficiency, the test assesses language from a variety of contexts, including business scenarios, casual and formal communication, and precise translation.

Performing well on the test indicates the candidate's knowledge of the Italian language is at a level where they can understand non-complex written material, such as emails or reports, and communicate ideas at an intermediate level with colleagues or clients.

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  1. What is an Italian language test?
  2. Why should you use an Italian language test for recruiting?
  3. How our test assesses Italian language skills
  4. Italian Language Test FAQs

About the Italian Language Test

Italian is the official language of four countries, spoken by approximately 63 million people worldwide (with the majority in Italy). As Italy is one of the world's top ten economies, Italian remains an important business language. Thus a test to assess a candidates' proficiency could be useful in the hiring process.

Sample Italian Language Test question Test your knowledge!

Dov'è? Non ____ vedo.

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  • lo
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Why should you use an Italian language test for recruiting?

It can be difficult for recruiters or hiring managers to accurately determine a candidate’s level of fluency in a particular language, especially if they do not speak it to a high degree of fluency themselves. A candidate may claim to be an intermediate speaker of Italian on their CV, but how can you be sure of this in a fair and accurate way?

An Italian language test can solve this problem by allowing you to quickly and accurately assess a large pool of candidates, providing you with the insight you need to make your shortlisting decisions.

The test assesses a candidate’s competence with basic grammar, reading comprehension, and formal idioms. These results can then be evaluated to see who has the best overall proficiency in Italian.

Candidate’s who perform highly on the test can then be shortlisted, with the applicants who didn’t meet the required level eliminated. This makes for a more efficient hiring process, ensuring you only shortlist the most qualified candidates.

Jobs roles for which Italian proficiency might be a prerequisite include:

  • Interpreters or translators
  • Sales professionals
  • Editors or proofreaders
  • Writers
  • Customer service
  • Teachers
  • Pilot or flight attendants
  • Tour guides

This is not an exhaustive list, and Italian proficiency could be useful for a range of roles, especially for companies who operate in the Italian market, or work with clients from Italian-speaking countries.

View a sample report

Results for the Italian Language Test along with other assessments the candidate takes will be compiled to produce a candidate report.

The report is automatically generated and available both online and as a downloadable pdf so they can be shared with other team members and employees alike.

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How our test assesses Italian language skills

In Neuroworx’s Italian language test, candidates are presented with a range of questions covering grammar, spelling, vocabulary, common phrases, and reading comprehension. With a varying degree of difficulty around the Common European Framework B2 (upper-intermediate) level, the test questions are designed to indicate how well a candidate comprehends Italian.

Candidates do not need any knowledge for the test except for linguistic proficiency, making it suitable for any position that requires Italian. The test uses multiple-choice questions, which is a format that most applicants are comfortable with and allows for quick, objective grading.

Apart from the correct answer, the other response options, known as distractors, are mostly common mistakes or misconceptions, which improves the question's ability to accurately measure where a candidate’s proficiency lies.

To ensure this test met our quality standards, it was rigorously analysed during the development process to maximise its reliability and validity in line with industry best practices. The test was written, examined and revised by Italian language and psychometric experts, and field-tested with a representative sample, matching the varying levels of experience you might find in a talent pool.

In other words, this test has demonstrated consistency and assesses language as intended. Raw scores are provided and can be compared across candidates, to evaluate how they stack up.

To ensure candidates have a fair chance of exhibiting their true level of Italian proficiency, a panel of individuals representing diverse backgrounds scrutinised the test to check for any sensitivity, fairness, face validity and accessibility issues.

Our team also continually monitors and analyses the test to ensure it is performing optimally and to check for fairness issues.

Our test platform

Our platform offers an extensive library of hundreds of tests, giving you the flexibility to select and combine them in any way that suits your hiring needs. From understanding specific role requirements to assessing general cognitive abilities, our diverse library ensures you can tailor your assessment process precisely.

Multi-format.
Our test questions come in various formats, including multiple-choice, true and false, ranking and situational judgment, all ensuring comprehensive candidate assessment.
Role-specific simulations.
Experience real-world scenarios with our role-specific simulations, providing accurate insights into candidates' performance, readiness and fit for the position.
Adaptive scoring.
Our adaptive scoring system evaluates responses in real-time, by adjusting to the candidate's ability level, enhancing accuracy and reliability.

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Scientifically validated by psychometric specialists

  • Our team of assessment experts is made up of I/O psychologists, psychometricians, and subject matter experts who work closely together to ensure each test is accurate and reliable.
  • Our subject matter experts are rigorously vetted and typically have several years of experience working in their industries and hold advanced credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What level of Italian is considered fluent?

The Common European Framework (CEF) measures proficiency using six levels. Beginners are classed as A1, and basic Italian knowledge as A2. Intermediate and upper intermediate proficiency are classed as B1 and B2 respectively, with advanced as C1. Proficiency (C2) is approaching fluency.

How does an Italian test determine a candidate’s level of fluency?

By taking a language test, candidates can demonstrate to a potential employer or educational institution at what level their current competency in Italian lies. This will often be broken down into categories such as reading, writing, listening and speaking.

What is the cost for Neuroworx’s Italian language test?

Neuroworx operates on a monthly or annual subscription basis. We have several plans to suit your hiring needs, which you can check out here. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us to discuss a custom plan.

Can I get a free trial?

Yes. Simply sign up (no credit card required), and we’ll give you a free 7 day trial. You will have unlimited access to create as many jobs and test as many candidates as you want; you won’t be charged a penny.

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