Italy is the country of Michelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo, as well as the country of Ferrari and major fashion brands. It is a country that combines history, culture, industry and glamour, and has a great weight in the European environment, making it a very attractive region in various fields. Thus, in order to access labor or academic processes in Italy, it is necessary to demonstrate a great command of the language, so TECH offers the student the possibility of taking and passing this Level C1 test. This university exam adheres to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, which is the most respected and internationally valid system for language level recognition.

Certifying Level C1 of Italian is the best way to be eligible to work for large Italian companies or in diplomatic work within the European Union"

The C1 certificate that you will obtain will certify that you have a wide range of Italian language skills in the different linguistic areas, allowing you to work or study in Italy with total ease and fluency"

This university exam leads to a certificate of Italian Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and is valid in all kinds of administrative, work and academic processes all over the world. This is the most internationally recognized accreditation and will allow the student to stand out from other candidates for scholarships, exchange programs or professional positions.

You are just one step away from accrediting your Level C1 in Italian by passing this university test, which is part of the CEFR"

It is proven that learning languages increases your Intelligence. Learning a foreign language strengthens the brain's neural networks”

José Antonio Marina. 
Philosopher, writer, and teacher.

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Structure, duration and weighting of the 4 parts of the examination.

Below is a table with the sections, characteristics and duration of the different parts of the test.

Knowing the nature of the test before you take it will facilitate optimal preparation”

Structure of the C1 level Italian exam

It consists of 4 parts: 

Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing

The total duration of the exam is 170 to 225 minutes, with the first three parts taking place one after the other (1st Listening, 2nd Writing, 3rd Reading). There will be a minimum of 20 minutes of rest between the first three parts and the 4th part (Speaking), which can be done on the same day, or on a different day, with a maximum limit of 7 days after the other block has been completed.

Listening (Duration 35-45 minutes)

Listening consists of 4 exercises, each of which is based on an audio recording that can be a monologue or a conversation between 2 or more people. Exercises include, multiple choice, sentence completion, completion of charts; graphs or diagrams; and short answers in one or two sentences. In this part of the exam it should be noted that accents from any part of the world can be heard, which adds a substantial degree of difficulty.

Reading (Duration: 50-70 minutes)

It consists of 40 questions grouped in 3 sections. Each text is between one and two pages long and several questions are asked about it. The texts are actual excerpts from books, research articles, newspapers and scientific journals. The type of questions, as in the oral part, is highly varied: multiple answers, completing tables, graphs or diagrams, locating information in the text, indicating the writer's opinion, etc.

Writing (Duration: 70-90 minutes)

This part consists of two exercises, an essay between 200 and 350 words and another between 450 and 600 words. As a first draft a small report , is usually requested on a piece of information provided to the examinee in any format (text, graph, table or diagram).

Regarding the 450-600 word essay, a piece of information is usually presented very briefly (a couple of lines), followed by a statement about it, and then the candidate is asked to explain whether they agree or disagree with the statement, briefly stating the necessary arguments. The second exercise accounts for two thirds of the Writing section grade and the first exercise for one third.

Speaking (Duration: 15-20 minutes)

In this last part, a conversation is held with an examiner, and it is designed to be as realistic as possible. It is divided into 3 subsections. In the first, the candidate responds to personal, family and/or everyday questions. In the second, the candidate discusses a specific topic indicated by the examiner. In this case, the ability to produce a coherent and orderly discourse is valued. In the third and last one, both the examiner and the candidate have a conversation on a specific topic, where oral interaction and discussion skills are assessed. The entire Speaking part of the section is recorded for later review purposes.