In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Yes us as well, cannot even guess actually. Are we displaying ignorance?
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
I think I can put you right there.
The CILS exam is the Certificato 'Italy' Livello Senatore -the exam which you have to take to pass from the level of Equestrian to Senator on this Forum.
The B2 level consists of a series of rigorous physical trials and mental aptitude tests by a peer group, culminating in a close examination of one's ability to consume a 7 course meal over a period of 6 hours and then drive an Api van the wrong way up a Senso Unico after drinking 4 Fernet Brancas. Not everybody makes it, but the high standards imposed assure that the quality of Senatorial comments remains outstanding.
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
[QUOTE=Marc]I think I can put you right there.
The CILS exam is the Certificato 'Italy' Livello Senatore -the exam which you have to take to pass from the level of Equestrian to Senator on this Forum.
The B2 level consists of a series of rigorous physical trials and mental aptitude tests by a peer group, culminating in a close examination of one's ability to consume a 7 course meal over a period of 6 hours and then drive an Api van the wrong way up a Senso Unico after drinking 4 Fernet Brancas. Not everybody makes it, but the high standards imposed assure that the quality of Senatorial comments remains outstanding.[/QUOTE]
Nothing more to be said then, except that driving in Martina Franca is probably very good practice for the necessary Api car skills!!
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Oh dear, better not put in for that then!!!!!!!! When are you sitting yours Marc?
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Ave Aliena!
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
CERTIFICATION OF ITALIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (CILS)
Accademia Lingua Italiana Assisi is center of exams for Certification of Italian as a Foreign Language (CILS), recognized as an official title of linguistic achievement by Law 204 of 17 February 1992. The University of Siena for Foreigners, on the basis of an agreement with the Academy, recognizes Academy as official site of CILS exams.
The Certification of Italian as a Foreign Language (CILS) is the official title that denotes the degree of linguistic competency of Italian as a foreign language. The CILS is awarded by the University of Siena for Foreigners and is recognized by the Italian State on the basis of an agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is based on the parameters set out by the Council of Europe in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Teaching, learning and assessment.
Quote, too many vino to type
ha ha :eek:
In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Simple when you know, thanks Paula!!
[QUOTE=StellaCadente]Hi,
Has anyone sat the CILS B2 level exam today, either in Italy or elsewhere? If so, any thoughts or reflections on how easy/difficult the various elements seemed? I'd be interested to know if anyone who's doing a retake found this year's exam easier or more difficult than last time around!
Yours, exceedingly pessimistically!
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I obviously haven`t sat the exam but would love to know what it is!!