CILS exam preparation course

Be ready to pass the CILS exam at your chosen level

4.8 by 415 students.

Personalized curriculum
Conversation classes
Distance learning with a teacher

1 level = 3 months

Learning portal + private classes

Self-study - 38.70€

Biweekly - 194.70€

Conversation intensive - 387.00€

- or -

Private conversation classes (from 25.00€/h)

4.8/5 2k+ enrolled

This course includes

Lessons 45+
Conversation classes Min. 1/month (flexible).
Level Any
Learning language Italian
Certificate Cils
Recommended duration 3 months

Course description

Be ready to pass the CILS exam at your chosen level

What you will learn

You will be prepared to pass the CILS exam from beginner (A1) to mastery (C2).
Speaking: Practice structured oral tasks from official CILS formats in personal, academic and workplace contexts.
Listening: Improve comprehension with authentic CILS audio tasks and timed listening exercises.
Reading: Learn how to analyze real-world and test-style texts effectively.
Writing: Master writing tasks (emails, descriptions, reports) with coherence suited to your level.
Exam Skills: Train with mock CILS exams and test-taking strategies tailored to CILS standards.

Who is this course for?

You are planning to live, work, or study in Italy.
You need a targeted and efficient course, not generic language lessons.
Designed for busy professionals.
No time wasted, just real progress with expert guidance and proven results.

This course in short

Custom plan: Your CILS-trained tutor will create a personalized study path.
Ongoing support: Get consistent feedback and encouragement from your certified teacher.
CILS-focused preparation: All materials and tasks are aligned with official CILS exam structure.

Learning portal

You'll learn with interactive online exercises and videos on our learning portal

Learning portal

Conversation classes with a private teacher

You meet your teacher as often as you want for conversation classes and guidance.

Our curriculum aligns with the CEFR standards as defined for the CILS exams by the Università per Stranieri di Siena.

Learn more in less time

No one size fits all... we guide you every month with what you need to study.

Flexible conversation classes

During conversation classes of 60 minutes you train conversation and difficulties. (Minimum once per month).

Personal mentor

Your teacher measures your difficulties and adapts your tasks to your needs.

Flexible distance learning

Your teacher adapts your monthly tasks based on your progress and level.

Stay motivated with personal learning materials!

Your teacher adapts your plan every month and gives personal feedback on tasks.

Examples of some of the learning material you get with coLanguage lessons

Audio and video

Repeat your classes anywhere with our translated videos.

Examples of some of the exercise sheets you can do on coLanguage

Personalized worksheets

Personalized exercises adapted to your needs.

Example slide of a lesson presentation from one of the language courses in coLanguage

Online learning platform

Student translations and class presentations included.

The Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera (CILS) is an internationally recognized qualification awarded by the Università per Stranieri di Siena. It certifies proficiency in Italian as a second language across six CEFR levels (A1 to C2). The exam also serves specific purposes, including citizenship and work requirements in Italy.

Grammar

Regular verbs and common irregular verbs
Definite and indefinite articles
Personal subject pronouns
Possessive adjectives
Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns
Gender and number of nouns
Prepositions
Basic prepositions of place and time
Basic connectors
Reflexive verbs

Practice and Situations

Introducing oneself and others
Talking about age, nationality, and daily routines
Understanding timetables, signs, and simple instructions
Writing short phrases: greetings, postcards
Listening to basic conversations (e.g., at the bar, station)
Filling in forms with personal data

Grammar

Imperfetto
Futuro semplice and present conditional tenses
Hypothetical structures
Imperatives: regular, irregular and negative
Comparisons: regular/irregular, superlatives
Expressing cause and purpose
Impersonal constructions
Possessive adjectives and pronouns
Advanced conjunctions
Introduction to the subjunctive
Indirect speech with the past tense

Practice and Situations

Describing routine, family and work
Writing short messages, letters, or notes
Reading short texts: emails, ads, posters
Role-playing situations (e.g., booking, asking for directions)
Expressing preferences and needs
Understanding short dialogues in shops, travel or at home

Grammar

Confident use of present, passato prossimo, imperfetto, and future
Subordinate clauses
Conditional present and past
Combined pronouns (me lo, glielo…)
Passive voice (present and past)
Adverbs of manner and frequency

Practice and Situations

Writing emails, diary entries, informal and semi-formal texts
Giving and asking for opinions and advice
Reading articles, notices, menus and announcements
Role-playing real-life scenarios (e.g., complaints, recommendations)
Understanding recorded voicemails, interviews
Speaking about experiences, preferences, plans and news

Grammar

All indicative tenses (including trapassato prossimo)
Present and past conditional
Subjunctive in dependent clauses
Passive and impersonal constructions
Gerunds and infinitive phrases
Indirect and interrogative questions
Mastery of prepositions and connectors

Practice and Situations

Writing formal letters, essays, opinion articles
Expressing agreement/disagreement and justifying opinions
Interpreting editorial texts, reviews, surveys and letters
Understanding multi-speaker dialogues, news, interviews
Role-plays in institutional, professional or educational settings
Summarizing or commenting on visual/textual materials

Grammar

Full control of all verb tenses and moods
Mastery of subjunctive and conditional in all uses
Use of impersonal/passive and pronominal verbs
Complex sentence structures: hypothetical, concessive, relative, temporal
High-level connectors and discourse markers
Advanced lexical derivation and idiomatic expressions

Practice and Situations

Writing argumentative essays, reports, and academic-style texts
Debating abstract and professional topics
Analyzing articles from literature, news, and technical sources
Understanding and interpreting lectures, debates, broadcasts
Evaluating and commenting on different perspectives
Oral fluency in structured and unstructured settings

Grammar

Mastery of all grammar forms and registers
Advanced command of idiomatic, formal, academic, and literary language
Passive and impersonal in complex structures
Precision in stylistic shifts (formal/informal/neutral)
Use of discourse strategies in argumentative and narrative discourse

Practice and Situations

Writing critical essays, reviews, proposals and formal reports
Interpreting and producing texts with abstract, cultural or philosophical content
Engaging in expert-level oral discussion, negotiation and interpretation
Reading and analyzing literary, legal and academic texts
Demonstrating pragmatic competence in formal interactions and academic setting

Flexible scheduling to match your availability
Interactive sessions focusing on all four competencies and exam technique
Personalized guidance to build accuracy, fluency, and confidence

Sit full mock exams replicating the format and timing of your target CELI level
Develop effective time management and task-approach strategies.
Familiarize with official scoring and rubrics: Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking.

Official CELI audio files, reading texts, writing prompts, and grammar/vocabulary support.
Exercises designed to reflect real exam with credentialed instructor feedback.
Exam simulation to ensure you’re relaxed and prepared on the day.

Learn to tackle CELI-specific task formats effectively.
Enhance your ability to interpret moderately complex texts and dialogues under exam pressure.
Construct well-organized, cohesive texts matching level expectations.

Over 10,000 happy students
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	Self-study	Biweekly	Conversation intensive
Online learning portaal.
Audio, video and reading.
Offline PDF downloads.
Progress tracking.
Private teacher.
Flexible conversation classes		2 x 60 min. / month	4 x 60 min. / month
Study intensity 45 lessons per CEFR level	30 minutes / day	15 minutes / day	Optional
When to choose?	You are very busy and want mainly a self-study program.	You need conversation practice, but have limited time.	You want to focus on fast progress and conversation skills.
Select your course 1 level = 3 months	1 month x 17.50€/month 3 months x 12.90€/month (-26%) 6 months x 6.90€/month (-61%)	1 month x 69.00€/month 3 months x 64.90€/month (-6%) 6 months x 59.00€/month (-14%)	1 month x 139.00€/month 3 months x 129.00€/month (-7%) 6 months x 119.00€/month (-14%)