The GCSE Italian (Foundation Tier) Writing exam evaluates linguistic skills and cultural understanding through four tasks. Students describe a photo, compose a message about their city and recycling issues, translate sentences covering school life and daily experiences, and write a letter or blog addressing themes like favorite TV programs, family vacations, or school routines. Topics include identity, culture, local and global interests, and education. Emphasis is placed on grammar accuracy, vocabulary variety, opinions with justifications, and structured writing. Keywords: Italian language, writing skills, translation, grammar accuracy, identity, culture, vacations, education, daily experiences, recycling issues.