I principianti - Beginners
Under the common European Language Framework (OEER) this is level A1, and knowledge from it corresponds to CELI Impatto. This level means knowledge and mastery of little words and the possibility of drawing up simple sentences. The master is having difficulty communicating because he still does not hear and understand well what he says, and it is difficult for him to make an answer outside the known simple expressions he has. Usually at this level you can present yourself, describe where you live and talk about basic, everyday needs, as well as ask questions related to these topics as an interlocutor. CELI Certificate here will hardly work for you, so he is outside the five official degrees.Elementare - Elementary
It meets the level A2 of a European language framework. At this level you can now pass the exam for the first CELI certificate. Your knowledge here will allow you to formulate short simple sentences, understand and use common words and expressions and communicate on topics that require direct information about activities known to you. The exam contains four elements: reading with understanding, listening with understanding, writing and speaking.Pre-intermedio - Prior interim level
It shall correspond to the C1 of the OER and to the CELI 2 certificate respectively. Owning this certificate will allow you to submit documents for universities in Italy without pre-suppliing the language exam. That is, this level confirms that you can understand and use clear and stable heads, from familiar themes, connected with work, school, modern times and more. In general, you are successful in different situations and communicate meaningfully in your own circle of interests. You can tell or describe an event, a film, a book, and also expose a purpose or project. The examination consists of the four elements used in CELI 1 but selected with corresponding level complexity.Intermedio - Interim level
It's equal to B2 and Celi 3. The carriers at this level communicate freely and can understand and express thoughts on abstract and professional topics. They communicate spontaneously and casually and understand the main content of complex texts in their interests and profession. The exam was made by five elements. I'm known to the CELL 1 and CELL 2 by a larger factor, and the fifth element is this one.Avanzato - Advanced
This is level C1 OEER and meets CELI 4. The language of this level in practice means that you communicate completely freely, naturally and without concerns on a very wide range of topics of professional, social or scientific nature. You also understand different content long and complex themes and you manage to detect reflections of meaning and intuitive ideas. You have the right to order, to order, to order, to order, to act and to order. And here the exam is structured as the previous ones, and the topics are structured so that they reveal the rich language culture of applicants for certificate.Levello di padronanza - Mastery level
Under the European Language Framework, it is defined as C2 and if you do, you can apply for CELI 5. Practically, this is a level equivalent to that of a natural language carrier. You understand everything and communicate without difficulty in all situations and levels of language. Owning CELI4 and CELI 5 will practically open the doors to any Italian university or work related to language. CELI 4 is a necessary condition to enroll in a course for Italian lecturer for foreigners. With CELI 5 you can also apply for work related to the language itself, even at academic level.How to find out which level you fall into
The easiest way to check the level is a test. But when your goal is a designated international certificate and preparation for it, you should not approach it so easily. As it became clear above, the CELI exams cover all five components of the language. So before you proceed to preparation, trust professionals who will adequately check your current level. And this is of extreme importance because:- It will give you an indication of possible gaps to work on purpose;
- It will give you a real idea of how long it will take to prepare for the certificate you want. For example, if you are currently level A2, but want to protect CELI 2, you can calculate how long you will need to cover level B1 and then prepare for exam.
- It will save you money - when you know your exact level in all components, you can save a course that is fully tailored to your needs instead of spending money on general training and additional courses in which to smooth the gaps.