Cosa prevede il livello B1?
The Italian language proficiency levels are classified as follows:
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Beginners: Students at this level can distinguish familiar words and very simple phrases about themselves, their family, or their environment.
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A1: Elementary 2.
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A2: Intermediate 1.
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B1: Intermediate 2.
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B2: Advanced 1.
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C1: Advanced 2.
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C2: Mastery.
To take the Italian B2 exam, you can register at the Language Center of the University of Roma Tre or other affiliated institutions in Italy.
The English B2 level includes the ability to understand contemporary narrative texts, articles, and reports on current issues where the author expresses a specific point of view.
The distinction between B1 and B2 levels is essential. If you are wondering whether B1 is better than B2, it is actually B2 that is considered better.
At the B1 level, an individual is able to motivate and provide a brief explanation of their opinions and intentions. They can tell a short story, summarize the plot of a book or movie, highlight the most significant elements, and describe their experiences. They can also write simple and coherent texts on topics they are familiar with and interested in.
The Council of Europe has developed the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which defines different levels of language proficiency. The first level of English is A1.
At the B1 level, an individual is able to understand the fundamental concepts of clear speech on familiar topics that people often discuss at work, school, or during their free time. They can handle situations that may arise while traveling in places where the language in question is spoken.
To obtain an Italian certificate, foreigners can take the CELI exam in three annual sessions (spring, summer, and autumn) in Italy at the University of Perugia, various authorized offices, or abroad at Italian Cultural Institutes.