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CEF
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AI
level
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# of
lessons
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Achieved
proficiency
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Practical
applicability
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Italian official certificates
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A1
Breakthrough
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A1.1
Beginner 1
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40
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I do not understand Italian but can recognize and comprehend familiar words pronounced slowly.
I can write a very simple postcard and my address.
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A1.2
Beginner 2
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40
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I understand simple expressions related to myself, my family, my environment.
I can answer simple questions.
I can put together very simple sentences describing where I live and the people I know.
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Siena University:
CILS A1
Perugia University:
CELI - IMPATTO
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A2
Waystage
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A2.1
Elementary 1
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40
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I can read very simple texts which make use of standard sentences.
I can communicate elementary information based on simple issues.
I can describe my family and my experience.
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This level is necessary to attend specialised courses (like fashion, design, opera and art) as an amateur.
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A2.2
Elementary 2
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40
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I can speak about my past life and future plans, or current events in a simple manner.
I can take part in a conversation with Italian mother tongue people if they speak slowly about subjects I know, and/or use a limited vocabulary.
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Siena University:
CILS A2
Perugia University:
CELI 1
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B1
Threshold
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B1.1
Lower Intermediate 1
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40
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I can express simple opinions on cultural and abstract issues.
I can get information and give advice on simple travel and leisure time issues.
I can write letters and take notes on familiar matters.
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B1.2
Lower Intermediate 2
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40
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I can describe feelings and emotions.
I can read and understand routine magazine articles.
I can grasp more complex information related to familiar and non-familiar issues.
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This level is necessary to attend specialised courses (like fashion, design, opera and art) as a professional.
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Siena University:
CILS UNO - B1
Perugia University:
CELI 2
CIC I
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B2
Vantage
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B2.1
Upper Intermediate 1
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40
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I speak clearly on various subjects concerning my life and personal interests, making use of yet standard sentences.
I understand broadcast and telecast news.
I can tackle abstract reasoning in an extended and articulated way .
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This level is necessary to attend university and post-graduate courses.
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B2.2
Upper Intermediate 2
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40
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I can express my judgment on various matters in a critical way.
I understand extended speech and lectures provided the topic is reasonably familiar.
I can take notes while a person speaks and write essays, reports and letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.
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Siena University:
CILS DUE - B2
Perugia University:
CELI 3
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C1
Effective
Operational
Proficiency
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C1.1
Lower Advanced 1
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40
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I grasp implicit and explicit meanings.
I understand specialised articles and fairly long technical instructions.
I make use of the language in a flexible, effective and fluent way.
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This level is necessary to work in an Italian speaking environment.
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C1.2
Lower Advanced 2
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40
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I can take part to workshops and meetings related to my job, and participate to free conversations with a fair command of the language.
I can read and understand newspapers and magazines.
I can take precise notes during meetings related to my job and write short essays.
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Siena University:
CILS TRE - C1
Perugia University:
CELI 4
CIC A
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C2
Master
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C2.1
Advanced 1
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40
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I can speak about very complex and abstract issues.
I can take part to informal discussions.
I can deal with difficult situations with a good level of competence.
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C2.2
Advanced 2
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40
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I understand every kind of language, including technical and literary.
I understand fast talks.
I can communicate in a very elaborate way.
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Siena University:
CILS QUATTRO - C2
Perugia University:
CELI 5
CELI 5 DOC
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