I successfully prepared many clients for these exams.
CILS, Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera (Certification of Italian as a Foreign Language) and CELI, Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana (Certificate of Knowledge of the Italian Language) are internationally recognized qualifications of the Italian language from the University for foreigners of Siena and Perugia.
These certifications are divided into six different and progressive levels from A1 to C2, according to the CEFR.
All the examination cover the most important elements in language acquisition: speaking, reading, writing, listening and analysis of structures of communication. For any information follow the link: www.cvcl.it | cils.unistrasi.it
According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, there are six language levels:
A1 Beginner – A2 Elementary
B1 Intermediate – B2 Upper Intermediate
C1 Advanced – C2 Proficiency
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing at each level. The CEFR adopts an action-oriented approach that regards language users as social agents who develop general and particular communicative competences while trying to achieve their daily goals.
If you don’t know what your level is, don’t worry; we can discuss it together during the first lesson.
You can find a short description of each of the six levels below.
A1 Beginner:
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2 Elementary:
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g., basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
B1 Intermediate:
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on familiar topics or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B2 Upper Intermediate:
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization.
Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers entirely possible without strain for either party.
Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
C1 Advanced:
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices.
C2 Proficiency:
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing at each level. The CEFR adopts an action-oriented approach that regards language users as social agents who develop general and particular communicative competences while trying to achieve their daily goals.