CILS B1 Citizenship | Exam Preparation Course
An exam-focused Italian course for learners already at B1 level preparing for the CILS B1 Citizenship exam through guided practice and mock tests.
What Intermediate (B1) Italian means
At B1 Italian, learners can deal with most everyday situations and explain experiences, opinions and plans in connected language.
Express an opinion
Penso che lavorare da casa sia utile, anche se a volte può risultare isolante.
I think working from home is useful, although it can sometimes feel isolating.
Explain a plan
Voglio migliorare il mio italiano per poter lavorare all’estero l’anno prossimo.
I want to improve my Italian so I can work abroad next year.
Tell a short story
Stavamo andando in spiaggia quando ha iniziato a piovere, quindi abbiamo cambiato programma.
We were heading to the beach when it started raining, so we changed our plans.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops exam-specific skills across listening, reading, writing and speaking. Learners practise understanding conversations, news and public announcements, working with authentic texts, completing exam-style tasks, and producing practical written texts and short essays. Speaking work covers conversations about citizenship-related subjects, including rights, duties and social integration, alongside expressing opinions and asking questions. Progress is reviewed through homework and mock exams, with teacher feedback. This is preparation for the CILS B1 Citizenship exam rather than a general Italian language course.
What you'll learn
- Complete typical CILS listening tasks, including multiple-choice, gap-fill and true-or-false questions
- Identify key information in authentic texts such as news articles, official documents, signs and forms
- Write practical messages and emails for everyday, workplace and public-service contexts
- Produce a short essay about a familiar topic
- Discuss citizenship-related subjects, express opinions and ask questions clearly
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners who already have Italian at B1 level and want targeted preparation for the CILS B1 Citizenship exam. The B1 label indicates an established intermediate level rather than an introductory course. Participants should be prepared for exam-focused lessons, independent study and homework between sessions.
- Not designed as a general Italian language course
- Requires preparation between lessons through self-study and homework
- The course runs only if at least four learners enrol
Before you go
- Required coursebook: Percorso CILS Cittadinanza B1 – Test di preparazione + online audio, published by Ornimi (ISBN 9786188492776)
- Learners are expected to complete self-study and homework between sessions
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Haycraft House, 16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
Nearest station: Holborn
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Mon 26 Oct 2026
18:30 – 20:30 • 6 weeks
£212
Haycraft House, Holborn
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26 Oct 2026 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | Book now |
9 Jan 2027 Saturdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
11 Jan 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
22 Feb 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
27 Feb 2027 Saturdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
19 Apr 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
1 May 2027 Saturdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
12 Jun 2027 Saturdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
14 Jun 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
6 Sept 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 |
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