The GCSE Italian (Foundation Tier) Writing exam evaluates linguistic skills and cultural understanding through practical and thematic tasks. Students describe a photo, compose short texts about festivities, translate sentences involving daily routines, preferences, and past events, and write an extended response on technology or housing preferences. Key themes include family, celebrations, technology usage, urban and rural living, school life, and future aspirations. The tasks emphasize grammar accuracy, vocabulary diversity, structured responses, and the ability to address specific prompts comprehensively. Keywords: Italian language, writing skills, translation, grammar accuracy, technology, housing, celebrations, family, daily routines, future aspirations.