The GCSE Italian (Foundation Tier) Listening exam evaluates comprehension skills through personal, practical, and cultural topics. Key areas include leisure activities, family dynamics, education, video gaming, and volunteering at animal shelters. Cultural themes such as Christmas traditions, regional characteristics, and environmental concerns are explored. Practical topics like job preferences, school routines, and travel experiences are integrated, focusing on listening accuracy in both Italian and English contexts. Tasks emphasize understanding details, opinions, and situational dialogues. Keywords: Italian language, listening comprehension, leisure, family dynamics, education, traditions, volunteering, regional characteristics, environmental concerns, travel, job preferences.