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Leggi l'orario del treno: "Treno Regionale 2105 - Firenze 9:15 -> Bologna 10:30. Il treno ferma a Prato e Pistoia." Vero o falso? Il treno parte da Firenze alle 9:15. (Read the train schedule: "Regional Train 2105 - Florence 9:15 -> Bologna 10:30. The train stops at Prato and Pistoia." True or false? The train leaves Florence at 9:15.)

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Key Facts: AIL DELI A2 Exam

AIL DELI A2 is the elementary (CEFR A2) Italian diploma from the Accademia Italiana di Lingua in Florence, testing reading, listening, grammar, and production across five sections in 2 hours 10 minutes; a 60% score earns the certificate.

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1Leggi il testo: "Ciao, mi chiamo Anna. Ogni mattina mi sveglio alle sette, faccio colazione con il caffè e vado al lavoro in autobus. Lavoro in un ufficio in centro." Vero o falso? Anna va al lavoro in macchina. (Read the text: "Hi, my name is Anna. Every morning I wake up at seven, have breakfast with coffee, and go to work by bus. I work in an office downtown." True or false? Anna goes to work by car.)
A.Falso: va al lavoro in autobus (False: she goes to work by bus)
B.Vero: usa la macchina ogni giorno (True: she uses the car every day)
C.Vero: va in centro in macchina (True: she drives downtown)
D.Falso: lavora a casa (False: she works from home)
Explanation: The text states 'vado al lavoro in autobus' (I go to work by bus), so the claim that she goes by car is false. The DELI A2 reading section uses true/false items; here you must match the detail 'in autobus' against the statement 'in macchina'.
2Leggi l'annuncio: "Vendesi bicicletta usata, in buono stato, colore rosso. Prezzo 50 euro. Telefonare dopo le 18:00." Vero o falso? La bicicletta è nuova. (Read the ad: "Used bicycle for sale, in good condition, red. Price 50 euros. Call after 6:00 p.m." True or false? The bicycle is new.)
A.Vero: la bicicletta è nuova (True: the bicycle is new)
B.Falso: la bicicletta è usata (False: the bicycle is used)
C.Falso: la bicicletta è rotta (False: the bicycle is broken)
D.Vero: costa 50 euro perché è nuova (True: it costs 50 euros because it is new)
Explanation: The ad says 'bicicletta usata' (used bicycle), so 'nuova' (new) is false. A2 reading often tests classified ads; 'usata' is the key vocabulary word that contradicts 'nuova'.
3Leggi il testo: "Marco e Luisa sono andati in vacanza al mare la settimana scorsa. Hanno preso il treno e sono rimasti in un piccolo albergo vicino alla spiaggia per cinque giorni." Vero o falso? Marco e Luisa sono andati in montagna. (Read the text: "Marco and Luisa went on holiday to the seaside last week. They took the train and stayed in a small hotel near the beach for five days." True or false? Marco and Luisa went to the mountains.)
A.Vero: sono andati in montagna (True: they went to the mountains)
B.Vero: hanno preso il treno per la montagna (True: they took the train to the mountains)
C.Falso: sono andati al mare (False: they went to the seaside)
D.Falso: sono rimasti a casa (False: they stayed at home)
Explanation: The text says 'sono andati in vacanza al mare' (they went on holiday to the seaside), so the claim about the mountains ('montagna') is false. This A2 item tests recognition of place vocabulary: 'mare' (sea) versus 'montagna' (mountain).
4Leggi il messaggio: "Cara Giulia, non posso venire alla festa stasera perché ho mal di testa e devo riposare. Ci vediamo domani. Un bacio, Sara." Vero o falso? Sara non viene alla festa perché sta male. (Read the message: "Dear Giulia, I can't come to the party tonight because I have a headache and need to rest. See you tomorrow. Kisses, Sara." True or false? Sara isn't coming to the party because she feels unwell.)
A.Vero: ha mal di testa e deve riposare (True: she has a headache and must rest)
B.Falso: viene alla festa (False: she comes to the party)
C.Falso: è troppo occupata con il lavoro (False: she is too busy with work)
D.Vero: non le piace la festa (True: she doesn't like the party)
Explanation: Sara writes 'non posso venire... perché ho mal di testa e devo riposare' (I can't come because I have a headache and must rest), confirming she is unwell. 'Mal di testa' is core A2 health vocabulary.
5Leggi il testo: "Il supermercato 'Bene' è aperto dal lunedì al sabato dalle 8:00 alle 20:00. La domenica è chiuso. Offre frutta, verdura e prodotti freschi a buoni prezzi." Vero o falso? Il supermercato è aperto la domenica. (Read the text: "The supermarket 'Bene' is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. On Sundays it is closed. It offers fruit, vegetables, and fresh products at good prices." True or false? The supermarket is open on Sundays.)
A.Vero: è aperto tutti i giorni (True: it is open every day)
B.Vero: la domenica apre alle 8:00 (True: on Sundays it opens at 8:00)
C.Falso: la domenica è chiuso (False: on Sundays it is closed)
D.Falso: è aperto solo la domenica (False: it is open only on Sundays)
Explanation: The text states 'La domenica è chiuso' (On Sundays it is closed), so the claim that it is open on Sundays is false. A2 reading often uses opening-hours notices; 'chiuso' (closed) is the key word.
6Leggi il testo: "Di solito la domenica mi alzo tardi, verso le dieci. Poi preparo il pranzo per la mia famiglia. Nel pomeriggio andiamo a fare una passeggiata nel parco se fa bel tempo." Vero o falso? La domenica la persona si alza presto. (Read the text: "Usually on Sundays I get up late, around ten. Then I prepare lunch for my family. In the afternoon we go for a walk in the park if the weather is nice." True or false? On Sundays the person gets up early.)
A.Vero: si alza alle sei (True: gets up at six)
B.Falso: si alza tardi, verso le dieci (False: gets up late, around ten)
C.Vero: si alza presto per lavorare (True: gets up early to work)
D.Falso: non si alza mai la domenica (False: never gets up on Sundays)
Explanation: The text says 'mi alzo tardi, verso le dieci' (I get up late, around ten), so 'si alza presto' (gets up early) is false. This tests the contrast 'tardi' (late) versus 'presto' (early), key A2 adverbs of time.
7Leggi l'avviso: "FARMACIA CENTRALE - Turno di notte questa settimana. Aperta dalle 20:00 alle 8:00. Per emergenze suonare il campanello." Vero o falso? La farmacia è aperta di notte questa settimana. (Read the notice: "CENTRAL PHARMACY - Night shift this week. Open from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. For emergencies ring the bell." True or false? The pharmacy is open at night this week.)
A.Falso: è aperta solo di giorno (False: open only during the day)
B.Falso: è chiusa tutta la settimana (False: closed all week)
C.Vero: fa il turno di notte, 20:00-8:00 (True: it does the night shift, 8 p.m.–8 a.m.)
D.Vero: ma solo per la vendita di cibo (True: but only for selling food)
Explanation: The notice announces 'Turno di notte... Aperta dalle 20:00 alle 8:00' (Night shift... open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.), so it is indeed open at night. 'Turno di notte' (night shift) and the health context (pharmacy) are typical A2 practical-text vocabulary.
8Leggi il testo: "Paolo è più alto di suo fratello Luca, ma Luca è più sportivo. Tutti e due giocano a calcio, però Luca corre più veloce." Vero o falso? Luca corre più veloce di Paolo. (Read the text: "Paolo is taller than his brother Luca, but Luca is more athletic. They both play football, but Luca runs faster." True or false? Luca runs faster than Paolo.)
A.Vero: Luca corre più veloce (True: Luca runs faster)
B.Falso: Paolo corre più veloce (False: Paolo runs faster)
C.Falso: corrono alla stessa velocità (False: they run at the same speed)
D.Vero: ma Paolo è più sportivo (True: but Paolo is more athletic)
Explanation: The text says 'Luca corre più veloce' (Luca runs faster), making the statement true. This item tests the A2 comparative 'più... di' (more... than) and the recognition of who has which quality.
9Leggi l'email: "Gentile signora Rossi, le confermo l'appuntamento dal dentista per giovedì 14 alle 16:30. La preghiamo di arrivare dieci minuti prima. Cordiali saluti, Studio Dentistico Sorriso." Vero o falso? L'appuntamento è di mattina. (Read the email: "Dear Mrs. Rossi, we confirm your dentist appointment for Thursday the 14th at 4:30 p.m. Please arrive ten minutes early. Best regards, Sorriso Dental Practice." True or false? The appointment is in the morning.)
A.Vero: alle 16:30 di mattina (True: at 4:30 in the morning)
B.Falso: è di pomeriggio, alle 16:30 (False: it is in the afternoon, at 4:30)
C.Vero: giovedì mattina presto (True: Thursday early morning)
D.Falso: l'appuntamento è di sera tardi (False: the appointment is late evening)
Explanation: The appointment is at 16:30 (4:30 p.m.), which is in the afternoon ('pomeriggio'), so 'di mattina' is false. A2 candidates must interpret the 24-hour clock: 16:30 = 4:30 p.m.
10Leggi il testo: "Quando ero piccola, abitavo in campagna con i miei nonni. Adesso vivo in città e lavoro in una banca. Mi piace molto la città, ma a volte mi manca la tranquillità della campagna." Vero o falso? Adesso la persona vive in campagna. (Read the text: "When I was little, I lived in the countryside with my grandparents. Now I live in the city and work in a bank. I really like the city, but sometimes I miss the peace of the countryside." True or false? The person now lives in the countryside.)
A.Vero: vive ancora in campagna (True: still lives in the countryside)
B.Vero: vive con i nonni in campagna (True: lives with grandparents in the countryside)
C.Falso: adesso vive in città (False: now lives in the city)
D.Falso: non ha mai vissuto in campagna (False: never lived in the countryside)
Explanation: The text says 'Adesso vivo in città' (Now I live in the city), so living in the countryside now is false. This item tests the contrast between past ('quando ero piccola') and present ('adesso'), a core A2 distinction with the imperfetto.

About the AIL DELI A2 Exam

The AIL DELI A2 (Diploma Elementare di Lingua Italiana) is the elementary-level Italian language certificate issued by the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL), founded in Florence in 1984. It certifies CEFR A2 proficiency — the ability to understand the main structures of Italian and to handle elementary everyday situations such as introductions, shopping, travel, health, directions, and daily routines. The exam lasts 2 hours and 10 minutes and is divided into five equally weighted sections: written comprehension (four short texts with true/false questions), written production (an informal letter or composition), morphosyntactic and lexical skills (a guided cloze plus a verb-conjugation task), listening comprehension (conversations with multiple choice and advertisements with true/false items), and a paired oral exam. The diploma is awarded when the candidate scores at least 60% of the maximum, and results are graded from A to F. AIL exams are held at least twice a year at associated test centres across Italy, Switzerland, and other countries. This free practice bank focuses on the objective sections — reading, listening, and grammar/morphosyntax — to help learners prepare efficiently.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours 10 minutes total: Written Comprehension 30 min, Written Production 30 min, Morphosyntactic and Lexical Skills 30 min, Listening Comprehension 20 min, and the paired Oral Exam 20 min.

Passing Score

At least 60% of the maximum total score. The five sections (written comprehension, written production, morphosyntactic/lexical skills, listening comprehension, oral production) are each worth 20%. Grades range from A (90–100) to F (below 60).

Exam Fee

85 EUR (170 CHF in Switzerland), paid to the examination centre at registration. Register at least 30 days before the exam date. (Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL), Florence, through its associated examination centres)

AIL DELI A2 Exam Content Outline

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Written Comprehension

Four short texts (120–150 words) with 15 true/false items on everyday topics: notices, ads, schedules, messages, shopping, travel, and health.

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Listening Comprehension

Five conversations with multiple-choice questions, three advertisements with true/false items, and one dialogue with true/false items, in practical everyday settings.

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Morphosyntactic and Lexical Skills

Guided cloze (8 items) and verb conjugation (7 items) covering present, passato prossimo, simple future, reflexives, prepositions, articles, comparatives, and object pronouns.

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Written Production

An informal letter or composition of 60–80 words. Productive section, not multiple-choice and not part of this practice bank.

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Oral Production

A paired oral exam with a presentation, image discussion, and role-play. Productive section, not multiple-choice and not part of this practice bank.

How to Pass the AIL DELI A2 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 60% of the maximum total score. The five sections (written comprehension, written production, morphosyntactic/lexical skills, listening comprehension, oral production) are each worth 20%. Grades range from A (90–100) to F (below 60).
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours 10 minutes total: Written Comprehension 30 min, Written Production 30 min, Morphosyntactic and Lexical Skills 30 min, Listening Comprehension 20 min, and the paired Oral Exam 20 min.
  • Exam fee: 85 EUR (170 CHF in Switzerland), paid to the examination centre at registration. Register at least 30 days before the exam date.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AIL DELI A2 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the passato prossimo early: learn which verbs take 'avere' versus 'essere', and practice past-participle agreement with 'essere' (e.g. 'Maria è andata').
2Drill the most common prepositions and their articulated forms (nel, sul, al, dal) since the morphosyntax section relies heavily on them.
3Practice reading short practical texts — notices, ads, menus, timetables, messages — and answering true/false questions quickly, as this mirrors the written comprehension section.
4Train your ear with slow Italian dialogues set in shops, stations, and clinics; focus on catching numbers, times, days, and prices, which the listening section tests directly.
5Review reflexive verbs and daily-routine vocabulary (mi sveglio, mi alzo, mi vesto) plus comparatives (più... di) and basic object pronouns (lo, la, gli, le).
6Take timed practice under the real 2-hours-10-minutes constraint so you are comfortable pacing yourself across all five sections, and remember the 60% pass threshold.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AIL DELI A2 and who administers it?

The DELI A2 (Diploma Elementare di Lingua Italiana) is the elementary-level Italian certificate at CEFR A2, administered by the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL), founded in Florence in 1984, through its associated examination centres in Italy, Switzerland, and abroad.

What score do I need to pass the DELI A2?

You must reach at least 60% of the maximum total score. The five sections (written comprehension, written production, morphosyntactic/lexical skills, listening comprehension, oral production) are each worth 20%, and the overall result is graded from A (90–100) down to F (below 60).

How is the DELI A2 exam structured and how long is it?

The exam lasts 2 hours and 10 minutes and has five sections: written comprehension (30 min), written production (30 min), morphosyntactic and lexical skills (30 min), listening comprehension (20 min), and a paired oral exam (20 min).

How much does the DELI A2 cost?

The DELI A2 examination fee is 85 EUR (or 170 CHF in Switzerland), paid to your chosen examination centre when you confirm registration. You must register at least 30 days before the exam date.

When is the AIL DELI A2 exam held?

AIL diploma exams are held at least twice a year at each associated examination centre, typically in spring and summer. Exact 2026 dates vary by centre, so confirm the session schedule directly with your local AIL examination centre.

What Italian ability does passing the DELI A2 prove?

Passing the DELI A2 shows you know the main structures of Italian and can handle elementary everyday situations — introductions, shopping, travel, health, directions, and daily routines — at CEFR level A2 in reading, listening, writing, and speaking.