AIL DALI C1 study guide
AIL DALI C1 · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
DALI C1 is a certification of Italian as a foreign or second language aligned with the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference - the stage at which a learner can use Italian flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes, follow extended argument, and produce clear, well-structured text on complex subjects. It is aimed at people who already function comfortably in Italian and need formal evidence of advanced proficiency: university applicants, professionals working with Italian institutions or companies, and candidates preparing for further study or relocation. The AIL DALI C1 study guide has 5 sections and about 1,582 words.
01Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension asks you to extract meaning from short authentic texts: notices, emails, adverts, timetables, short articles and instructions. The exam checks three layers: literal detail (a name, a time, a price), inference (what the writer implies but does not state), and purpose/tone (why the text was written, how the writer feels).
330 words, about 2 min02Listening Comprehension
Listening Comprehension checks whether you can follow spoken English in everyday and study situations: announcements, phone calls, short talks, conversations and instructions. You must catch main ideas , specific details (numbers, names, places), attitude (agreement, doubt, surprise) and function (apologising, requesting, suggesting).
301 words, about 2 min03Language Structures and Vocabulary (Grammar and Lexis)
This domain checks control of core grammar and vocabulary in context: tenses and aspect, articles, prepositions, comparatives, conditionals, modals, word formation, collocation and confusable words. Questions are usually gap-fills or sentence transformations where only one option fits grammatically and semantically.
307 words, about 2 min04Written Production and Interaction
Written Production and Interaction asks you to write short, purposeful texts: an email, a message, a notice, a short formal or informal letter, or a brief opinion piece. You are assessed on task achievement (all points covered), organisation (paragraphs, linkers), range and accuracy of grammar and vocabulary, and register (formal vs.
317 words, about 2 min05Oral Production and Interaction
Oral Production and Interaction assesses spoken fluency, pronunciation, range and accuracy, and your ability to interact : respond to questions, take turns, ask for clarification and keep a conversation going. Tasks include short monologues (describing, giving an opinion) and dialogues (role-plays, discussions).
327 words, about 2 min