AIL DALI C2 case studies
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The AIL DALI C2 is a high-level Italian language credential awarded by the Accademia Italiana di Lingua, aimed at candidates who can already operate in Italian with near-native flexibility, precision and cultural awareness. It is typically taken by advanced learners, university applicants, translators, and professionals who need independent evidence of mastery rather than a beginner-to-intermediate certificate. The exam is designed to test Italian across all four communicative skills plus explicit control of grammar and vocabulary, so preparation should be balanced rather than concentrated on one paper. Expect authentic, demanding texts and tasks: extended listening and reading passages, nuanced lexical choices, and production tasks that reward register, cohesion and accuracy over simple correctness. The AIL DALI C2 case studies are 5 cases and about 2,147 words.
1The Late Arrival at the Listening Desk
You are invigilating the listening section of a CEFR-based Italian exam (level B1) for a group of 14 candidates. The audio for Part 1 is played twice, with a 30-second pause between playings.
459 words, about 2 min2Reading a Placement Result
A new student, Marco, takes a 40-item reading placement test. He scores 26/40 (65%).
408 words, about 2 min3The Subjunctive in a Formal Email
A B2 learner writes a formal email to a university office: 'Gentile ufficio, vorrei che mi confermate la ricezione della domanda. È importante che la pratica è completata prima della scadenza.
409 words, about 2 min4The Overlong Essay
A B2 writing task asks for a 180–220 word opinion essay on remote work. A candidate submits 410 words.
448 words, about 2 min5The Silent Partner in a Paired Speaking Task
In a paired speaking task (B1, 4 minutes), Candidate A is dominant and fluent; Candidate B produces short answers, long pauses, and rarely initiates. The examiner must score each candidate separately on interaction, fluency, and accuracy.
423 words, about 2 min