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AP Italian Language and Culture Exam Practice

The AP Italian Language and Culture exam tests proficiency through interpersonal and presentational speaking tasks. As your AI examiner, I will simulate authentic conversations and evaluate your cultural comparisons based on College Board standards. Note: Speaking section is part of 50% free response portion.

Includes Free Response Spoken practice: Interpersonal Speaking and Presentational Speaking with AP-style timing.

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Language

Italian

Exam System

Advanced Placement

Format

conversation • presentation

AP Exam Format Overview

Section I: Multiple Choice

Interpretive listening and reading tasks to show comprehension across AP themes.

Section II: Free Response

Free Response Written plus Free Response Spoken: Interpersonal Speaking and Presentational Speaking tasks.

Free Response Spoken: Interpersonal & Presentational Speaking Prompts

Question 3: Interpersonal Speaking (Simulated Conversation)

SCENARIO (simulated conversation): Stai parlando con un compagno di classe del volontariato a scuola. PROMPTS (5): 1) Saluta e spiega perche chiami. 2) Descrivi quali attivita faresti e perche ti inte...
SCENARIO (simulated conversation): Parli con un insegnante sull'uso della tecnologia in classe. PROMPTS (5): 1) Saluta e presenta la tua opinione generale. 2) Dai un esempio di come aiuta a imparare....

Question 4: Presentational Speaking (Cultural Comparison)

TEMA: Vita contemporanea / qualita di vita. PROMPT: Come influiscono le opzioni di trasporto (pubblico, bici, auto) nella vita quotidiana in una comunita italiana che conosci? Confrontalo con la tua c...
TEMA: Scienza e tecnologia. PROMPT: In che modo i social media influenzano l'identita dei giovani in una comunita italiana che conosci? Confrontalo con la tua comunita.

Scoring Focus (AP 1-5 Scale)

Task Completion

Fully addresses prompts with relevant details and examples

Delivery

Clear pronunciation, appropriate pace, natural intonation

Language Use

Varied vocabulary, complex structures, grammatical accuracy

Cultural Content

Accurate cultural information, thoughtful comparisons, specific examples

Typical passing score: 3+ (out of 5).

Higher scores reward complete task responses, clear organization, and consistent language control.

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Official AP Resources

Exam year updates (2026/2027)

This page covers the current AP exam format and speaking tasks. Use the official resources above for the latest prompt sets (currently 2026) when preparing for the 2026 exam.

Available Levels

AP Level

CEFR: B1

Topics Covered

✓Families in Different Societies

✓The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity

✓Influences of Beauty and Art

✓How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives

✓Factors That Impact the Quality of Life

✓Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges

Common Mistakes to Avoid

⚠️Failing to sustain the exchange (responses do not address the prompt or are too brief)
⚠️Register mismatches (too informal/too formal for the situation)
⚠️Lack of elaboration (no supporting details/examples)
⚠️Weak organization and limited transitional language in the cultural comparison
⚠️Pronunciation/intonation issues that reduce comprehensibility
⚠️Over-reliance on memorized material that does not fit the prompt

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