"The 2025 English Proficiency Index, based on tests from over two million people worldwide, ranked Italy 59th down from 46th in 2024. The annual study by international education company Education First (EF) is the world's largest ranking of English language skills, covering 123 countries and regions where English isn't the native language. Italy's proficiency score stood at 513 out of 700 the lowest across the EU and among the lowest in continental Europe."
"Under EF's scoring system, any score between 500 and 549 indicates "moderate proficiency, which allows speakers to "participate in meetings in one's area of expertise, understand song lyrics and write professional emails on familiar subjects," among other basic activities. People falling under this category, however, struggle with more advanced English-language tasks, including making a presentation at work, understanding TV shows, or reading newspapers, according to the report."
"Although Italy had the lowest national score in the EU in 2025, proficiency levels varied significantly across the country, particularly between north and south. The northeastern Friuli Venezia Giulia (553) was the region with the best English language skills, followed by Emilia Romagna (534). At the other end of the table, Puglia (498), Sardinia (491) and Calabria (482) were the lowest-ranked Italian regions, with their scores falling into EF's low proficiency band."
The 2025 English Proficiency Index, using tests from over two million people, ranked Italy 59th globally, down from 46th in 2024. Education First's index covers 123 non-native-English countries and regions. Italy scored 513 out of 700, the lowest in the EU and among the lowest in continental Europe. Neighboring France scored 539 (38th) and Germany scored 615 (4th). A score between 500 and 549 is classified as moderate proficiency, enabling basic professional and social tasks but limiting advanced English activities. Regional scores in Italy range from 553 in Friuli Venezia Giulia to 482 in Calabria.
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