CILS Italian Language Study Plan
CILS Italian Language Study Plan (A1 to C2)
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Overview:
This document is designed to guide you through the preparation for all levels of the CILS (Certificazione di
Italiano come Lingua Straniera) exams, from beginner (A1) to mastery (C2). It includes level-wise resources,
timelines, and strategies.
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Level A1 (Beginner)
Duration: 1-2 months
Goals: Basic conversation, greetings, personal info, simple grammar
Resources:
- Book: Nuovo Espresso 1
- App: Duolingo, Mondly
- YouTube: LearnAmo (A1 Playlist), Italiano Automatico
- Grammar: Present tense, articles, gender/numbers
Weekly Plan:
- Mon-Wed: Vocabulary + Grammar Practice
CILS Italian Language Study Plan
- Thu: Listening (short dialogues)
- Fri: Speaking practice with HelloTalk
- Sat: Mock test (CILS A1 sample)
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Level A2 (Elementary)
Duration: 1-2 months
Goals: Talk about daily routines, places, simple past
Resources:
- Book: Nuovo Espresso 2
- App: LingQ (Italian mini stories)
- Grammar: Imperfetto, passato prossimo
Weekly Plan:
- Mon: Vocabulary + Listening
- Tue-Wed: Grammar focus + reading
- Thu: Writing short messages/emails
- Fri: Speaking practice (Tandem)
- Sat: Take full-length A2 sample test
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CILS Italian Language Study Plan
Level B1 (Intermediate)
Duration: 2-3 months
Goals: Express opinions, describe past/future, argue simple ideas
Resources:
- Book: Nuovo Espresso 3
- Grammar: Conditional, comparatives, relative pronouns
- TV/Video: Netflix (Italian Audio), Easy Italian on YouTube
Weekly Plan:
- Mon-Tue: Grammar + Vocabulary
- Wed: Watch Italian news or series
- Thu: Write short articles or summaries
- Fri: Practice speaking with a partner
- Sat: Mock speaking + writing tests
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Level B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Duration: 2-3 months
Goals: Complex discussions, write structured texts, understand formal Italian
Resources:
- Book: Nuovo Espresso 4
CILS Italian Language Study Plan
- Grammar: Subjunctive mood, passive voice, formal connectors
- Media: La Repubblica, Rai News, Italian podcasts (intermediate)
Weekly Plan:
- Mon: Read articles + note vocabulary
- Tue: Grammar practice (subjunctive focus)
- Wed: Speaking practice (debate topics)
- Thu: Writing formal letters, reports
- Fri: Listen to podcasts, take notes
- Sat: Simulated B2 test
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Level C1 (Advanced)
Duration: 4 months
Goals: Near-native fluency, academic Italian, detailed writing
Resources:
- Book: Grammatica avanzata della lingua italiana
- Media: Radio24, RAI Cultura, academic papers
Weekly Plan:
- Mon: Grammar drills + academic writing
- Tue: Essay practice (opinion, analysis)
CILS Italian Language Study Plan
- Wed: Debate-style speaking
- Thu: Read literature excerpts
- Fri: Watch documentaries + summarize
- Sat: Mock exams with timer
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Level C2 (Mastery)
Duration: 4-6 months
Goals: Mastery of nuanced expression, literary fluency
Resources:
- Books: Italian novels, literary essays
- Media: Conferences, TEDx talks in Italian
Weekly Plan:
- Mon-Tue: Essay writing, literary analysis
- Wed: Advanced grammar and idioms
- Thu: Speaking exercises (academic tone)
- Fri: Listen to expert-level discussions
- Sat: Simulated full-length C2 exam
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CILS Italian Language Study Plan
Free Online Resources:
- CILS Sample Tests: https://cils.unistrasi.it/61/111/Prove_di_esame.htm
- One World Italiano: www.oneworlditaliano.com
- Alma TV/Edizioni: Free exercises and video lessons
- YouTube Channels: Italiano Automatico, LearnAmo, Easy Italian
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Tips:
- Practice each skill (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) every week
- Focus on time management in the last month before your exam
- Record and review your spoken Italian weekly
- Use ChatGPT to check grammar and correct writing
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CILS Centers in India:
- Istituto Italiano di Cultura - New Delhi, Mumbai
- Select private institutes or university language centers
Exam Fees (Approx.):
- A1/A2: Rs.3,000-Rs.4,000
- B1/B2: Rs.6,000-Rs.8,000
- C1/C2: Rs.10,000-Rs.12,000
CILS Italian Language Study Plan
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You are now ready to prepare step by step. In bocca al lupo!
