Why getting an Italian Language Certification is a great idea and how to do it
If you are a big fan of the lingua di Dante and you have already achieved a certain level of Italian, you might want to prove your worth or, maybe, set yourself a higher goal to keep your motivation high. In both cases, validating your Italian language...
What’s the CILS Uno B1? (Italian Language Certification)
What is the CILS Uno B1? The CILS Uno B1 is an official Language Certificate issued by the University for foreigners of Siena, Italy, to prove the Italian government, an Italian university institution or an employer in Italy a B1 (intermediate) level of competence in...
CILS B1 for Citizenship – The Listening Part
The Exam Structure Here’s a breakdown of the exam structure: Total Exam Duration: 2.05 hours Listening Section Duration: 30 minutes Listening Section Details: Prova n.1: Task: Listen to the recording of six short texts. Question Type: Multiple-choice questions....
PLIDA B1: The Structure.
What’s the PLIDA Exam? The P.L.I.D.A (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri) is an Italian exam created by the Italian Ministry of Education to test language proficiency at different levels in Italian. It’s intended for people who don’t live or study Italian...
B1 Cils Cittadinanza: How to Prepare for the Speaking Part
This article aims to dispel any doubts and help you succeed in the speaking part of the Cils B1 Citizenship test. As you are aware, the Citizenship exam also includes reading, listening, grammar, and writing sections; however, many students find the speaking...About
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