AP Italian Language & Culture — Cheatsheet
Formulas, exam-day tips, and key terms on one page.
How to get a 5
- Master the use of the congiuntivo (subjunctive), especially after expressions of opinion, doubt, and emotion (e.g., 'Penso che', 'Spero che').
- Familiarize yourself with diverse regions of Italy for the cultural comparison, not just major cities like Rome or Venice.
- Use transition words (e.g., 'd'altra parte', 'in conclusione') to make your essay and speaking flow naturally.
- Pay close attention to gender and number agreement between nouns, adjectives, and past participles.
Key terms
L'ambiente — The environment
Lo sviluppo sostenibile — Sustainable development
L'inquinamento — Pollution
La globalizzazione — Globalization
I diritti umani — Human rights
La diversità culturale — Cultural diversity
La disoccupazione — Unemployment
L'istruzione — Education
La salute — Health
Tuttavia — However / Nevertheless
Inoltre — Furthermore / Moreover
Secondo me — In my opinion