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Key Facts: telc Italiano B1 Exam

The telc Italiano B1 is administered by telc gGmbH, a non-profit language-test provider based in Germany.

The telc Italiano B1 certifies Italian at CEFR level B1, the intermediate level on the six-level CEFR scale.

The three receptive telc Italiano B1 subtests contain about 60 multiple-choice and matching items in total.

telc Italiano B1 Reading has 20 items across three parts and Listening has 20 items across three parts.

The telc Italiano B1 Language Elements section has 20 items testing grammar and vocabulary in context.

Candidates must reach at least 60 percent of the total points to pass the telc Italiano B1 exam.

The telc Italiano B1 written exam lasts about 150 minutes, with Reading and Language Elements sharing a 90-minute block.

The telc Italiano B1 oral examination is a paired test lasting about 15 minutes after 20 minutes of preparation.

telc Italiano B1 is offered in both paper-based and computer-based formats at licensed telc centres worldwide.

A free official telc Italiano B1 mock examination with audio files and solutions is available to download from telc.net.

telc Italiano B1 is an internationally recognised intermediate (CEFR B1) Italian certificate by telc gGmbH, testing reading, language elements, and listening through multiple-choice and matching tasks, plus separate writing and speaking parts.

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1Comprensione della lettura — Abbinamento titoli. Quale titolo corrisponde a questo testo? "Da lunedì la biblioteca comunale resterà aperta anche di sera, fino alle 22, per permettere agli studenti di preparare gli esami in un luogo tranquillo." (Reading — heading matching. Which heading matches this text? "From Monday the municipal library will also stay open in the evening, until 10 p.m., to let students prepare for exams in a quiet place.")

A.Nuovi orari serali per studiare (New evening hours for studying)

B.Chiusura della biblioteca per lavori (Library closed for renovation)

C.Corsi di lingua gratuiti in biblioteca (Free language courses at the library)

D.Aumento del prezzo dei libri (Increase in the price of books)

Explanation: The text announces that the library will stay open in the evening until 22:00 so students can study; the heading 'Nuovi orari serali per studiare' (New evening hours for studying) captures both the extended evening hours and the purpose. In telc B1 Reading Part 1, you match a heading to the global meaning of a short text, so look for the option that sums up the whole text, not one detail.

2Comprensione della lettura — Abbinamento titoli. Quale titolo corrisponde a questo testo? "L'associazione cerca volontari per aiutare gli anziani del quartiere a fare la spesa e ad andare dal medico. Non serve esperienza, solo un po' di tempo libero." (Which heading matches? "The association is looking for volunteers to help the elderly of the neighbourhood with grocery shopping and going to the doctor. No experience is needed, just some free time.")

A.Offerte di lavoro ben pagate (Well-paid job offers)

B.Cercasi volontari per aiutare gli anziani (Volunteers wanted to help the elderly)

C.Nuovo supermercato nel quartiere (New supermarket in the neighbourhood)

D.Visite mediche a pagamento (Paid medical visits)

Explanation: The text is a call for volunteers ('cerca volontari') to assist elderly residents, stating no experience is required. The matching heading is 'Cercasi volontari per aiutare gli anziani.' Note the key word 'volontari' (volunteers), which signals unpaid help, not a paid job.

3Comprensione della lettura — Abbinamento titoli. Quale titolo corrisponde a questo testo? "A causa dei lavori sulla linea 3, da sabato gli autobus sostituiranno i tram tra la stazione e il centro. Il servizio normale riprenderà tra due settimane." (Which heading matches? "Due to works on line 3, from Saturday buses will replace the trams between the station and the city centre. Normal service will resume in two weeks.")

A.Sciopero dei mezzi pubblici (Public transport strike)

B.Biglietti del tram più economici (Cheaper tram tickets)

C.Autobus al posto dei tram per lavori (Buses instead of trams due to works)

D.Inaugurazione di una nuova linea (Opening of a new line)

Explanation: The text explains that, because of works on line 3, buses will temporarily replace trams. The heading 'Autobus al posto dei tram per lavori' restates exactly this cause-and-effect. Watch for the connective 'a causa dei lavori' (because of the works), which signals the reason for the change.

4Comprensione della lettura — Abbinamento titoli. Quale titolo corrisponde a questo testo? "Hai meno di 26 anni? Con la nuova carta giovani puoi entrare nei musei della città spendendo la metà e visitare le mostre gratis ogni prima domenica del mese." (Which heading matches? "Are you under 26? With the new youth card you can enter the city's museums for half price and visit exhibitions free every first Sunday of the month.")

A.Musei chiusi la domenica (Museums closed on Sundays)

B.Sconti sui musei per i giovani (Museum discounts for young people)

C.Corso di storia dell'arte (Art history course)

D.Aumento del prezzo dei biglietti (Ticket price increase)

Explanation: The text promotes a youth card offering half-price museum entry and free exhibitions for people under 26, so 'Sconti sui musei per i giovani' (Museum discounts for young people) is the best global heading. The phrases 'spendendo la metà' (half price) and 'gratis' (free) point to discounts, while 'meno di 26 anni' specifies the target group.

5Comprensione della lettura — Abbinamento titoli. Quale titolo corrisponde a questo testo? "Il comune invita i cittadini a usare meno l'auto e a spostarsi in bicicletta. Per questo ha costruito venti chilometri di nuove piste ciclabili nell'ultimo anno." (Which heading matches? "The municipality invites citizens to use the car less and to get around by bicycle. For this reason it has built twenty kilometres of new cycle paths in the last year.")

A.Divieto totale di usare l'auto in città (Total ban on using cars in the city)

B.Nuovi parcheggi per le auto (New parking lots for cars)

C.Il comune promuove l'uso della bicicletta (The municipality promotes cycling)

D.Gara ciclistica internazionale (International cycling race)

Explanation: The municipality encourages cycling over driving and has built new bike lanes, so 'Il comune promuove l'uso della bicicletta' fits the overall message. The verb 'invita' (invites/encourages) plus the new 'piste ciclabili' (cycle paths) show this is promotion, not prohibition.

6Comprensione della lettura — Testo lungo. Leggi e rispondi. "Cara Giulia, ti scrivo dalla montagna, dove sono in vacanza con la mia famiglia. Il tempo non è bellissimo: piove quasi ogni giorno, così passiamo molto tempo in albergo a giocare a carte. Speriamo che da domani torni il sole, perché vorrei fare una bella camminata fino al lago. Un abbraccio, Marco." Perché Marco e la sua famiglia restano spesso in albergo? (Why do Marco and his family often stay in the hotel?)

A.Perché piove quasi ogni giorno (Because it rains almost every day)

B.Perché sono malati (Because they are ill)

C.Perché l'albergo è molto bello (Because the hotel is very nice)

D.Perché non amano la montagna (Because they don't like the mountains)

Explanation: Marco writes 'piove quasi ogni giorno, così passiamo molto tempo in albergo' — the rain is the reason they stay inside. The connective 'così' (so/therefore) links the bad weather to the consequence of staying in the hotel. In Reading Part 2 you must find the detail that directly answers the question.

7Comprensione della lettura — Testo lungo (vedi domanda precedente, stessa lettera di Marco). Che cosa vorrebbe fare Marco appena torna il sole? (What would Marco like to do as soon as the sun comes back?)

A.Tornare subito a casa (Go home right away)

B.Fare una camminata fino al lago (Take a walk to the lake)

C.Restare in albergo a giocare a carte (Stay in the hotel playing cards)

D.Andare al mare (Go to the seaside)

Explanation: Marco writes 'vorrei fare una bella camminata fino al lago' (I would like to take a nice walk to the lake) once the sun returns. The conditional 'vorrei' expresses his wish. The card-playing is only what they do while it rains, not what he wants to do in good weather.

8Comprensione della lettura — Testo lungo. Leggi e rispondi. "Negli ultimi anni sempre più persone scelgono di lavorare da casa. Questo permette di risparmiare tempo e denaro per gli spostamenti, ma può anche creare problemi: alcuni lavoratori si sentono soli e fanno fatica a separare la vita privata dal lavoro. Per questo molte aziende oggi propongono una soluzione mista, con alcuni giorni in ufficio e altri a casa." Secondo il testo, qual è uno svantaggio del lavoro da casa? (According to the text, what is a disadvantage of working from home?)

A.Si spende più denaro per gli spostamenti (You spend more money on commuting)

B.Si lavora meno ore (You work fewer hours)

C.Alcuni lavoratori si sentono soli (Some workers feel lonely)

D.È vietato dalle aziende (It is forbidden by companies)

Explanation: The text lists a downside: 'alcuni lavoratori si sentono soli e fanno fatica a separare la vita privata dal lavoro' (some workers feel lonely and struggle to separate private life from work). The marker 'ma può anche creare problemi' (but it can also create problems) introduces the disadvantage. Saving time and money is the advantage, so do not confuse the two halves of the contrast.

9Comprensione della lettura — Testo lungo (stesso testo sul lavoro da casa). Quale soluzione propongono molte aziende oggi? (What solution do many companies propose today?)

A.Lavorare solo in ufficio (Working only in the office)

B.Lavorare solo da casa (Working only from home)

C.Una soluzione mista, parte in ufficio e parte a casa (A mixed solution, partly in the office and partly at home)

D.Chiudere tutti gli uffici (Closing all the offices)

Explanation: The text ends with 'molte aziende oggi propongono una soluzione mista, con alcuni giorni in ufficio e altri a casa' — a hybrid arrangement. The word 'mista' (mixed) and the contrast 'alcuni giorni... altri' (some days... others) define this balanced solution that addresses both pros and cons.

10Comprensione della lettura — Testo lungo. Leggi e rispondi. "Il piccolo negozio di alimentari di via Verdi ha chiuso dopo quarant'anni. La proprietaria, la signora Rossi, ha spiegato che non riusciva più a competere con i grandi supermercati. Molti abitanti del quartiere sono dispiaciuti, perché per loro quel negozio non era solo un posto dove comprare il pane, ma anche un luogo d'incontro." Perché la signora Rossi ha chiuso il negozio? (Why did Mrs Rossi close the shop?)

A.Perché voleva andare in pensione (Because she wanted to retire)

B.Perché non riusciva a competere con i supermercati (Because she couldn't compete with the supermarkets)

C.Perché il quartiere era vuoto (Because the neighbourhood was empty)

D.Perché il pane non si vendeva (Because the bread wasn't selling)

Explanation: The text states 'non riusciva più a competere con i grandi supermercati' (she could no longer compete with the big supermarkets). The verb 'competere' (to compete) and 'non riusciva più' (could no longer) give the direct reason. Although she was elderly, retirement is not stated as the cause.

About the telc Italiano B1 Exam

The telc Italiano B1 is an internationally recognised Italian language certificate at CEFR level B1 (intermediate), developed and administered by telc gGmbH, a non-profit subsidiary of the German Adult Education Association. It certifies that candidates can understand the main points of clear standard Italian on familiar matters regularly encountered in everyday life, work, school, and leisure, deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling, and produce simple connected texts on familiar topics. The exam has a written part and an oral part. The written part comprises three receptive multiple-choice and matching subtests — Comprensione della lettura (Reading), Elementi linguistici (Language Elements, testing grammar and vocabulary in context), and Comprensione dell'ascolto (Listening) — plus a guided writing task. The oral part is a paired examination in which two candidates introduce themselves, discuss a topic, and plan an activity together. Reading and Language Elements share a 90-minute block with no break, Listening lasts about 30 minutes, and Writing takes 30 minutes. telc certificates are accepted worldwide by schools, universities, employers, and government authorities as proof of Italian proficiency, and the exam is available in both paper-based and computer-based formats. A free mock examination with audio files and solutions can be downloaded from the telc website to help candidates prepare.

Exam sponsor: telc gGmbH, through a worldwide network of licensed telc examination centres.. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

60 questions

Time Limit

Written exam about 150 minutes: Reading + Language Elements 90 minutes (no break), Listening ~30 minutes, Writing 30 minutes. Oral exam: paired format, ~15 minutes plus 20 minutes preparation.

Passing Score

At least 60% of the available points overall. The written and oral parts are graded separately, and a sufficient combined result is needed to be awarded the certificate.

Exam / Certification Fees

Set by each licensed telc test centre; for B1-level telc exams candidates typically pay around EUR 100–170 (2026). Confirm the exact fee with your local telc centre.

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

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30%

Comprensione della lettura (Reading)

Heading-to-text matching (global comprehension), a longer article with multiple-choice questions (detail comprehension), and situation-to-advertisement matching (selective comprehension) using everyday and work texts.

25%

Elementi linguistici (Language Elements)

Grammar and vocabulary in context: a multiple-choice cloze in an informal text and a word-bank matching cloze filling ten gaps in a more formal text.

30%

Comprensione dell'ascolto (Listening)

Global comprehension of short texts, detailed comprehension of dialogues and reports, and selective comprehension of announcements, played once or twice depending on the part.

15%

Produzione scritta e orale (Writing and Speaking)

A guided writing task (personal or semi-formal letter/email) and a paired oral examination with self-introduction, discussion, and joint task planning. These production parts are not multiple-choice.

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: At least 60% of the available points overall. The written and oral parts are graded separately, and a sufficient combined result is needed to be awarded the certificate.
Exam length: 60 questions
Time limit: Written exam about 150 minutes: Reading + Language Elements 90 minutes (no break), Listening ~30 minutes, Writing 30 minutes. Oral exam: paired format, ~15 minutes plus 20 minutes preparation.
Exam / certification fees: Set by each licensed telc test centre; for B1-level telc exams candidates typically pay around EUR 100–170 (2026). Confirm the exact fee with your local telc centre. Official sources

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telc Italiano B1: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practise the exact Reading task types: matching headings to short texts, answering multiple-choice questions on a longer article, and matching everyday situations to advertisements.

2Master core B1 grammar for the Language Elements section — verb tenses (passato prossimo, imperfetto), prepositions, relative pronouns, the subjunctive after verbs like 'volere che' and 'sperare che', and conditional sentences.

3Train your listening daily with Italian announcements, voicemails, weather forecasts, and short dialogues, and practise catching numbers, times, platforms, and prices.

4Watch for 'change of plan' traps in listening dialogues: an initial time, place, or choice is often revised later in the conversation, so listen to the end before answering.

5Download the free official telc Italiano B1 mock examination with audio and solutions, and take at least two timed full-length practice tests to get used to the 90-minute reading-and-language block with no break.

6Build everyday and work vocabulary (travel, shopping, health, jobs, housing) and learn fixed expressions such as 'per favore', 'avere bisogno di', and 'fare attenzione', which appear frequently in B1 texts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the telc Italiano B1 and who administers it?

The telc Italiano B1 is an internationally recognised Italian language certificate at CEFR level B1, administered by telc gGmbH (Germany) through a worldwide network of licensed examination centres. It certifies intermediate Italian for everyday, work, and study situations.

What sections does the telc Italiano B1 have?

It has a written part with three receptive subtests — Reading (Comprensione della lettura), Language Elements (Elementi linguistici, grammar and vocabulary), and Listening (Comprensione dell'ascolto) — plus a guided writing task, and a paired oral examination.

How is the telc Italiano B1 scored and what do I need to pass?

Candidates must reach at least 60% of the total points. The written and oral parts are assessed separately, and a sufficient combined result is required to receive the certificate. The receptive subtests are multiple-choice and matching.

How long does the telc Italiano B1 exam take?

The written exam lasts about 150 minutes: Reading and Language Elements share a 90-minute block with no break, Listening lasts about 30 minutes, and Writing takes 30 minutes. The paired oral exam lasts about 15 minutes with 20 minutes of preparation.

How much does the telc Italiano B1 cost in 2026?

There is no single global fee. telc exams are run by independent licensed centres that set their own prices; for B1-level telc exams candidates typically pay around EUR 100–170 in 2026. Check your local telc centre for the exact cost.

Is the telc Italiano B1 multiple-choice?

The three receptive subtests — Reading, Language Elements, and Listening — are entirely multiple-choice and text-matching. The exam also includes a guided writing task and a paired speaking exam, which are production tasks rather than multiple-choice.

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