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Preparing to sit the CELI 2 (B1) Italian examination? This course is designed for learners who have completed B1-level Italian and want to become familiar with the examination format, develop practical exam strategies and build confidence working under timed conditions.

You will work on reading, writing, listening and speaking tasks based on the types of activities used in the CELI 2 examination. You will practise interpreting questions, managing time, planning responses and addressing common challenges, with opportunities for examination-style practice, tutor feedback and simulated examination activities.

Please note:

• This is an examination preparation course only. The official CELI 2 examination is not conducted as part of the course.
• The course provides preparation, practice and simulated examination activities; the official examination must be booked separately through an authorised examination centre.
• Examination dates, registration requirements, fees and official examination arrangements are determined by the relevant examination centre and may change independently of this course.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

Reading Strategy and Practice

• Become familiar with the CELI 2 reading format and question types.
• Practise identifying key information, paraphrases and distractors efficiently.
• Develop practical strategies for managing unfamiliar vocabulary and time pressure.
• Complete a timed examination-style reading task and review answers with the tutor.

Writing Structure and Practice

• Become familiar with the CELI 2 written tasks and what each requires.
• Practise planning and structuring written responses within the available time.
• Develop useful approaches for everyday communication, descriptions, requests and opinions.
• Complete a timed examination-style writing task and receive tutor feedback.

Listening Strategy and Practice

• Become familiar with the CELI 2 listening format and question types.
• Practise predicting context, identifying key information and recognising paraphrases.
• Develop practical strategies for managing unfamiliar vocabulary and maintaining focus while listening.
• Complete a timed examination-style listening task and review common errors with the tutor.

Speaking Strategy and Mock Examination

• Become familiar with the CELI 2 oral examination format and task types.
• Practise describing visual material, responding to questions and managing everyday role-play situations.
• Develop useful strategies for organising spoken responses and maintaining interaction.
• Complete an individual simulated oral examination and receive tutor feedback.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Describe the structure, task types and requirements of the CELI 2 (B1) examination and plan how to approach each component.
2. Apply practical strategies to reading, writing, listening and speaking tasks under timed examination conditions.
3. Produce and respond to B1-level examination tasks using appropriate structures, strategies and communication techniques.