CEFR

B2 Italian
Exam
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CEFR
B2 Italian
Exam
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Index
01 02
Welcome Why Is it Important to
Obtain B2 Certification?
pág.4. p. 8

03 04 05
Methodology and Criteria Who Can Take the Exam? Assessment
for Exam Evaluation and Certification

p. 12 p. 26 p. 30
01
Welcome
Successful completion of this university exam leads to a B2 certificate in Italian according
to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This test, therefore,
is essential for all those who wish to explore the professional and cultural opportunities
offered by this important country. Thus, by having this level accreditation, the student will
be able to participate in professional selection processes, in exchange programs or obtain
scholarships in Italy or in institutions related to this nation.

Ciao!
 Welcome | 05

Large Italian companies require

accreditation from the Common
European Framework of Reference
for Languages in their selection
processes. Get certified by passing
this university test"
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Introduction

Italian is a language whose proficiency is essential in Europe. It is the official language,

apart from in Italy, of important countries such as Switzerland and is used as a
One of the strengths of this university
commercial language in North Africa. Thus, it is a very flexible language that has a
wide professional and diplomatic use on the European continent and is used for doing exam is its flexibility: you choose the
business in other regions of the world. For this reason, accessing a B2 level certification, time and place to take it while being
which is one of the highest in the CEFR, can give a huge boost to those who pass this
university test.
accompanied by an individual tutor.

The B2 certificate in
Italian will open the
doors of numerous
companies, universities
and other institutions,
both public and private.
 Welcome | 07

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Philosopher, writer and teacher.

Flexible and Tailored No Stress No Waiting

Take your exam in person at any of Are you nervous about waiting in long lines Receive your certificate in record time and
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wherever you want. tests? At TECH you can register online and it with you.
take your test with a tutor just for you.
02
Why Is it Important to
Obtain B2 Certification?
Italian is one of the most important working languages in the European Union. Not only
is it present in many European countries such as Switzerland, Croatia or Slovenia, where
it is an official and specially protected language, but it is also the language of one of the
continent's major industrial powers. Italy is the third largest economy in the European
Union and its most important companies include Ferrari, FIAT and Dolce & Gabbana.

For this reason, having the Italian Level B2 certificate can be a great boost for the
student, who will have access to Italian and European diplomatic institutions, and to
important fashion or industrial companies.
Why Is it Important to Obtain B2 Certification? | 09

In the last year, around 4 million

candidates, in more than 130 countries,
took the tests leading to certification at
this level. Don't get left behind and take
this university exam”
 10 | Why Is it Important to Obtain B2 Certification?

TECH Technological University

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is the only

recognized and accredited system for assessing a student's level of proficiency.
Although there are other certification systems, these come from private institutions
and are, therefore, not valid. The CEFR establishes a single criterion to determine the
difficulty of the courses and awards diplomas that are recognized throughout the
European Union.

At TECH we offer you the test to obtain your level certificate based 100% on the
CEFR, the only system recognized and accepted throughout Europe.

Unwind in cities like Milan, Rome,

Naples or Venice with ease thanks
to this Italian Level B2 certificate.

This language certificate follows the Common

European Framework of Reference for Languages
system and does not need to be renewed and
update like other accreditations: it is for life.
 Why Is it Important to Obtain B2 Certification? | 11

Get the job of your dreams in your favorite

Italian city thanks to your level accreditation"

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03
Methodology and Criteria
for Exam Evaluation
TECH's university language programs are based on intensive and repeated work,
according to the contents and requirements of the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages, and this Italian Level B2 exam follows the same postulates.
Thus, this university test is carried out in a flexible but rigorous way so that the student
can adequately certify their level.
Methodology and Criteria for Exam Evaluation | 13

The tests for this university language

level exam are carried out online and
adapted to your personal and professional
circumstances"
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What are the B2 Level Skills?

The B2 level accreditation test corresponds to the fourth level of the six levels that make
up the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. At this level, the
user is predisposed to an advanced proficiency in the language, being able to develop
numerous linguistic characteristics:

Understand the main ideas in complex texts which deal with both Interact with native speakers with a sufficient degree of fluency
01 concrete and abstract topics, even if they are of a technical nature,
as long as they are within their field of expertise
02 and naturalness, so that communication is effortless for the
interlocutors
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This is the best time to invest in your

future and choose a language that will
open doors to many countries and
professional environments”

Produce clear and detailed texts on a range of diverse topics, as

03 well as defend your point of view on general topics, indicating the
pros and cons or different options
04 Describe experiences, events, desires and aspirations, as well as
briefly justify their opinions or explain their plans
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B2 level Self-Assessment Chart

What is a person with this level able to do?

Comprehension Speaking Writing

Listening comprehension Oral interaction Written Expression

Š Understand long speeches Š Participate in a conversation with Š Write clear and detailed texts on
and lectures, and even follow some fluency and spontaneity, a wide range of topics related to
complex lines of argument as their interests
enabling normal communication
long as the subject matter is Š Write essays or reports conveying
with native speakers
relatively well known information or proposing reasons
Š Understand nearly all the news Š Take an active part in debates to support or refute a particular
on the television and on current developed in everyday situations, point of view
affairs programs explaining and defending their Š Write letters that emphasize
Š Understand most films in which points of view the importance given to certain
the language is spoken at a events and experiences
standard language level Oral expression

Reading Comprehension Š Present clear and detailed

descriptions of a wide range of
Š Read articles and reports related topics related to their speciality
to contemporary issues in which Š Explain their point of view on a
the authors adopt specific topic, mentioning the advantages Pass this university exam and
positions or points of view and disadvantages of different
increase your chances of living
Š Understand contemporary options
literary prose in Florence, Venice or Rome, the
cities of your dreams.
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Qualitative aspects of spoken language usage for Level B2

(According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Scope Interaction
Š Have a sufficiently broad level of Š Start a conversation, take your
language to be able to give clear turn to speak at the appropriate
descriptions and express points of view moment and finish a conversation
on general topics without evidencing when necessary, although it may
word search, and use complex not always be done with elegance
sentences to achieve this Š Participate in debates on day
to day topics, demonstrating
Correction understanding, inviting others to
participate, etc.
Š Demonstrate relatively high
grammatical accuracy. Not making
Coherence
mistakes that cause misunderstanding
and correct almost all their errors Š Use a limited number of cohesion
mechanisms to turn sentences
into a clear and coherent speech,
Fluency
although there may be some
Š Be capable of producing fragments of "nervousness" if the speech is long
a speech with a fairly uniform rhythm;
although there could be pauses
while thinking of certain structures
or expressions. Make very few long
pauses while speaking
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Objectives

01
Listening comprehension objectives
The candidate is able to:
Š Understand the main ideas of a linguistically complex discourse,
dealing with both concrete and abstract topics delivered at a
standard language level, including technical discussions within
their field of specialization
Š Understand long speeches and complex lines of argument as long
as the topic is reasonably familiar and the development of the
discourse is facilitated by explicit markers
Š Understand any type of speech, both face-to-face conversations
and broadcast speeches, on topics, usual or not, of personal,
social, academic or professional life. Only excessive background
noise, inadequate structuring of speech or idiomatic use of
language affect their ability to understand
Š Understand with some effort much of what is being said around
them, but may find it difficult to participate effectively in a
discussion with several native speakers if they do not modify their
speech in some way
Š Follow lively conversations between native speakers
Š Understand the main ideas of linguistically complex lectures,
talks and reports, and other forms of academic and professional
presentation
Š Understand statements and messages on concrete and abstract
topics, in standard language and at a normal pace
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Š Understand most radio documentaries and other recorded or

rebroadcast material spoken in standard language, and be able to
identify the speaker's mood and tone
Š Understand recordings in standard language that may be encountered
in social, professional or academic life, and identify the speaker's
points of view and attitudes, as well as the content of the information

02
Reading comprehension objectives
The candidate is able to:
Š Read with a high degree of independence, adapt reading style
and speed to different texts and purposes, and use appropriate
reference sources selectively. Have a large active reading
vocabulary, but may have some difficulty with infrequent idioms
Š Read correspondence related to their field of expertise and easily
grasp the essential meaning
Š Quickly search through long and complex texts to locate relevant
details. Quickly identify the content and significance of news
stories, articles and reports on a wide range of professional topics
and decide whether further analysis is appropriate
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Š Understand articles and reports related to current problems in Š Speak fluently, accurately and effectively on a wide range of
which the authors adopt specific positions or points of view general, academic, professional or leisure topics, clearly marking
Š Obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized the relationship between ideas. Communicate spontaneously and
sources within your field of interest. Understand specialized have good grammatical control without showing many signs of
articles that are not in their area of expertise assuming they can having to restrict what to say and adopting a level of formality
use a dictionary from time to time to confirm their interpretation appropriate to the circumstances
of the terminology Š Understand in detail what is said in standard language, even in an
Š Understand lengthy and complex instructions that are within environment with background noise
their expertise, including details about conditions and warnings Š Approach in a clearly participatory manner extensive
whenever they can reread difficult sections conversations on most general topics, even in a noisy
Š Understand most television news and current affairs programs environment
including documentaries, live interviews, debates, theatrical plays Š Hold conversations with native speakers, without unintentionally
and most standard-language films amusing or annoying them, and without demanding different
behavior from them than you would with a native speaker
Š Convey a certain emotion and highlight the personal importance
of facts and experiences
Š Follow the rhythm of lively discussions between native speakers.
Express ideas and opinions with precision, present complex lines

03
Speaking objectives
of argument convincingly and respond to them
The candidate is able to:
Š Take an active part in informal discussions that occur in everyday
Š Participate in conversations with a degree of fluency and
situations by making comments, clearly expressing their points
spontaneity that enables regular interaction with native speakers
of view, evaluating alternative proposals, making hypotheses and
without strain for either party. Emphasize the personal importance
responding to them
of certain facts and experiences, express and defend points of
view with clarity, providing adequate explanations and arguments
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Š With some effort, pick up much of what is said in discussions Š Make clear and detailed descriptions of how to carry out a
going on around them, but may find it difficult to participate procedure. Synthesize and communicate information and
effectively in discussions with several native speakers if they do arguments from a variety of sources
not modify their speech in some way Š Conduct effective and fluent interviews, even spontaneously
Š Express and sustain their opinions in discussions by providing departing from prepared questions, follow the thread and give
appropriate explanations, arguments, and comments interesting answers
Š Understand, with complete certainty, detailed instructions. Š Take the initiative in an interview, and expand and develop
Contribute to the progress of the work by inviting others to their ideas, either with little help or getting it if needed from the
participate, speak up, etc interviewer
Š Outline an issue or problem clearly, speculating on the causes or
consequences and comparing the advantages and disadvantages

04
of different approaches Writing objectives
Š Negotiate the resolution of conflicts, such as claiming an unfair The candidate is able to:
traffic fine, claiming financial responsibility for damages caused in Š Express news and points of view effectively when writing and
an apartment or for fault in an accident establish a relationship with other people's points of view
Š Develop their case for damages, using persuasive language Š Write letters that convey some emotion and highlight the personal
to claim compensation, and clearly establish the limits of any significance of events and experiences; comment on the news
concession they are willing to make and views of the person you are writing to
Š Explain a problem that has arisen and make it clear that the
service provider or customer must make concessions
Š Understand and exchange complex information and advice on
all matters related to their profession. Communicate detailed
information with complete certainty
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Features of the B2 Italian Exam

1 What does the TECH Technological University test assess?

Š The contents of the exams and the evaluation criteria will be those corresponding
to the CEFR descriptors
Š No published assignments or test materials will be used
Š The four skills (oral and written expression, oral and written comprehension) will be
evaluated together or separately. Use of language tasks may also be included
Š All test tasks, with the possible exception of the use of language tasks, will be close
to real-world tasks and the text materials will be authentic, as far as possible and
according to the level tested. This will be the case from level B2 onwards

2 How long does the test last?

Š The duration of the exams, whatever the certified level, shall not be less than 142
minutes or more than 200 minutes
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3 How is the test carried out?

4 What are the assessment criteria?

Š The oral and written comprehension tests, as well as the written expression test, With regard to grades, TECH, following the recommendations, uses the following
are conducted via computer criteria:
Š The speaking test consists of an interview, whenever possible, with two examiners
and recorded
Š The written and oral expression tests, whenever possible, will be evaluated by two <0-59%
examiners according to the procedures established by TECH

Candidates who obtain at least 60% in each of the 4 parts of the exam will pass
the exam. Based on the overall score, a grade will be awarded that will appear on
Candidates must obtain at least a 6 the certificate, according to the following scale:

on each part of the exam in order to

obtain a PASS grade. <60-69%

<70-89%
If you do not pass all areas, you will not
get your certificate, but we will give you a
<90-100%
detailed report of your skills in each area
and competency.
In the event that a candidate does not pass any of the 4 parts of the test, they
must retake the entire exam.
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Structure, duration and weighting of the 4 parts of the examination

Below is a table with the sections, characteristics and duration of the different parts of Listening (Duration 35-45 minutes)
the test. Listening consists of 4 exercises, each of which is based on an audio recording that can
be a monologue or a conversation between 2 or more people. Exercises include: multiple
Sections
Duration Instructions response, sentence completion, completion of charts, graphs or diagrams, and short
Skill Time answer in one or two sentences. In this part of the exam, it should be noted that accents
from any part of the world can be heard, which adds a substantial degree of difficulty.
Speaking Monologue and directed
12-15 minutes Reading (Duration: 45-70 minutes)
questions

Short audios which may It consists of 40 questions grouped in 3 sections. Each text is 1.300 and 2.100 words
Listening be short dialogues or long and several questions are asked about it. The texts are excerpts from books,
comprehension 35-45 minutes
monologues related to
B2 research articles, newspapers and scientific journals. The type of questions, as in the oral
topics of the level. Instructions in
142-200 mother tongue part, is highly varied: multiple answers, completing tables, graphs or diagrams, locating
minutes Various written expression
Writing activities; may include use information in the text, indicating the writer's opinion, etc.
50-70 minutes
of language activities. Writing (Duration: 50-70 minutes)
This part consists of two exercises, an essay between 125 and 250 words and another
Reading Various reading 45-70 minutes between 300 and 450 words. As a first draft a small report is usually requested on a piece
comprehension comprehension activities
of information provided to the examinee in any format (text, graph, table or diagram).

Structure of the B2 level Italian exam Regarding the 300-450 word essay, a piece of information is usually presented very briefly
It consists of 4 parts: (a couple of lines), followed by a statement about it, and then the candidate is asked to
explain whether they agree or disagree with the statement, briefly stating the necessary
Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
arguments. The second exercise accounts for two thirds of the "Writing" grade and the first
The total duration of the exam is 142 to 200 minutes, with the first three parts taking place
exercise for one third.
one after the other (1st Listening, 2nd Writing, 3rd Reading). There will be a minimum of 20
Speaking (Duration: 12-15 minutes)
minutes of rest between the first three parts and the 4th part (Speaking), which can be done
on the same day, or on a different day, with a maximum limit of 7 days after the other block In this last part, a conversation is held with an examiner, and it is designed to be as realistic
has been completed. as possible. It is divided into 3 subsections. In the first, the candidate responds to personal,
family and/or everyday questions. In the second, the candidate discusses a specific
topic indicated by the examiner. In this case, the ability to produce a coherent and orderly
discourse is valued. In the third and last one, both the examiner and the candidate have a
conversation on a specific topic, where oral interaction and discussion skills are assessed.
The entire speaking part is recorded for later review purposes.
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Detailed description of the B2 Italian Exam

Parts of the Exam Duration Tests Scoring

Reading Comprehension
The texts or documents will be authentic (between 1.300 and 2.100 words in total) and of different types: informative, argumentative, 25%
narrative, opinion, descriptive. The candidate will be required to perform 3/4 tasks which may include: 45-70 3 or 4
(1 point
Š Multiple choice minutes tasks
per item)
Š Matching or relating sentences or statements to different parts of the text min 20 items
Š Reintegration of a fragment into a text

Listening comprehension
The auditory texts can be a conversation, an interview or a talk of formal, informal or academic register, and will be listened twice. The 25%
35-45 3 or 4
candidate will have to do 3 or 4 tasks that can be: (1 point
minutes tasks
Š Multiple choice per item)
Š Matching or relating phrases or statements to the different parts of the audition
min 20 items

Writing
The candidate will have to complete 2 tasks (minimum 300 words in total): 25%
Š Write a formal or informal letter or e-mail of record. The candidate will have to perform some of the following functions: ask for or give information, 50-70 (each text
2 tasks
complain, make recommendations or suggestions, give advice, give instructions, etc.140/160 words minutes is evaluated
Š Develop a written text of between 160/210 words. You will be able to choose between 2 options of the following types: narrative, essay, article, review out of 10)

Speaking
(Monologue and interaction in pairs) The candidate will have to perform 4 parts that will be recorded with their consent:
Š General questions about personal information (family, work, leisure time, possible future plans, past experiences , etc.)
25%
12-15 (each text
Š Compare 2 photos on the same topic and answer a question related to the two photos. The candidate will have to speak alone for approximately 1 minute 4 tasks
minutes is evaluated
Š Interaction in pairs. The 2 candidates will have to talk about a hypothetical situation, represented in images. Express opinions, preferences, out of 10)
agreement and disagreement, make suggestions. Questions related to the topic of part 3
04
Who Can Take
the Exam?
Candidates for the Level B2 accreditation test may be members of the university
community, as well as nationals or foreigners (over 16 years of age) who wish to
accredit their level of linguistic competence for academic, educational, professional or
personal purposes.

Although the interests and motivations of our students are different, they all have a
common goal: to improve and certify their level of Italian.
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TECH provides you with access

to your exam and helps you
to pass it. Don't keep thinking
about it and certify your level!"
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Why are our students interested in certifying their level?

Academic 25% Educational 13%

Š Access to a university degree Š Continuation of language

Š Access to doctoral studies studies
Š Access to an official Master's Degree or Š Improve language skills
postgraduate training program

Personal 12% Professional 50%

Š Improve CV Š Access to a new position

Š Confirmation of skills Š Promotion or job improvement
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TECH supports you while taking

the exam online, putting all the
means at your disposal so that
you can focus on taking the test"
05
Assessment
and Certification
Each part of the exam accounts for 25% of the total grade. Candidates must obtain a
minimum grade of 6 to pass each part of the exam.
Š To obtain an overall PASS in the exam, it is necessary to pass all the tests and obtain an
average of more than 6
Š To obtain the overall grade of GOOD in the exam, you must pass all the tests with a
grade higher than 6, and obtain an average between 7, 8 and 9
Š To obtain the overall grade of EXCELLENT in the exam, you must pass all the tests with
a grade higher than 6, and obtain an average between 9 and 10
Š Only those who have passed may request a certificate of aptitude issued by TECH
Technological University
The level will be considered acquired if the final total score is greater than or equal to
60% of the total possible score. No average will be made if a minimum of 60% of the
possible score is not reached in each of the evaluated skills.

Certificates will only be issued if the level has been reached.

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To obtain the certificate, a score

equal to or higher than 6 must
be obtained in each of the 4
sections of the exam"
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Certification
After successfully passing the exam, the student will receive a diploma of recognition
Take your exam online, with an expert
that guarantees their preparation and proficiency at this level of the CEFR.
tutor who will accompany you throughout
the process. Come and certify your level!"

*Apostille Convention. In the event that the student wishes to have their paper diploma issued with an apostille, TECH EDUCATION will make the necessary arrangements to obtain it, at an additional cost.
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Instructions for the exam

Only candidates who have registered during the registration period and are on the
official lists may sit for the examination.

It is compulsory to present a valid identification document or passport at the

exam. No person without identification will be allowed access to the examination.

The language accreditation tests may be adapted to candidates with special

needs. For this purpose, the type of disability (motor, visual, hearing, etc.) and
the degree of disability, duly justified with a medical report, must be reported at
the time of registration. Applications will be accepted depending on how far in
advance the center is informed and the availability of resources at the center.
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B2 Italian
Exam
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B2 Italian
Exam