AIL DALI C2 study plan
AIL DALI C2 · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Listening comprehension & Reading comprehension
Transcribe 10 short authentic Italian audio clips (2-3 minutes each) and mark every word you miss
Identify and log 20 high-frequency words or phrases you failed to recognize by ear
Read 3 short Italian news articles and underline all unknown vocabulary without translating first
Build a personal vocabulary list of 40 items drawn from listening and reading, with example sentences you write yourself
Your checkpoint
A personal error log of at least 40 missed words/phrases with self-written example sentences
Listening comprehension & Reading comprehension
Complete 6 timed listening comprehension sets (multiple-choice style) and record your score per set
Practice predicting content from question stems before listening to each clip
Skim 4 longer Italian texts (600+ words) and answer 5 comprehension questions each
Paraphrase each reading passage in 3 of your own sentences
Your checkpoint
A scored tracker showing listening and reading accuracy for 6 listening sets and 4 reading texts
Listening comprehension & Grammar and vocabulary in use
Listen to 8 audio clips and write down the exact grammatical structures used (tenses, pronouns, prepositions)
Complete 100 grammar exercises covering verb tenses and pronoun use
Record and review 3 self-spoken summaries of audio clips, checking for grammar slips
Create a one-page grammar reference sheet of your 10 most frequent errors
Your checkpoint
A one-page personal grammar cheat sheet listing your 10 recurring errors with corrections
Listening comprehension & Grammar and vocabulary in use
Do 5 full-length listening practice sections under timed conditions
Review every wrong answer and classify the cause (vocabulary, grammar, or processing speed)
Complete 120 mixed grammar and vocabulary exercises with 80% or higher accuracy
Memorize and actively use 30 new words in spoken sentences
Your checkpoint
A mid-plan diagnostic report: timed listening scores plus a categorized list of error causes
Grammar and vocabulary in use & Writing / written production
Write 4 short formal and informal texts (email, message, short essay) of 120-180 words each
Revise each text twice, focusing on agreement, tense consistency, and connectors
Complete 100 exercises on prepositions, articles, and idiomatic expressions
Self-assess each written text against a checklist of 8 grammar points
Your checkpoint
A portfolio of 4 written texts with two drafts each and a completed self-assessment checklist
Grammar and vocabulary in use & Writing / written production
Write 3 longer texts (200-250 words) responding to exam-style prompts within a 30-minute time limit
Use at least 8 discourse connectors per text and highlight them
Proofread your own timed writing and log every corrected error
Complete 100 vocabulary exercises on collocations and register-appropriate word choice
Your checkpoint
A timed-writing log of 3 essays with error corrections and connector counts
Listening comprehension & Reading comprehension & Speaking / oral production and interaction
Complete 4 full timed listening and 4 full timed reading practice sets, tracking accuracy
Record yourself speaking for 3 minutes on 5 different exam-style topics
Review each recording and note 3 pronunciation or fluency issues to fix
Practice 3 role-play or interaction scenarios aloud with a partner or recording tool
Your checkpoint
A consolidated score sheet for 8 timed practice sets plus 5 self-reviewed speaking recordings
Listening comprehension & Reading comprehension & Grammar and vocabulary in use & Writing / written production & Speaking / oral production and interaction
Take 2 full mock exams under strict timing and score each domain
Re-drill your top 20 error items from the personal error log
Write 2 timed essays and record 3 timed speaking responses for final polish
Review all personal cheat sheets and vocabulary lists for 30 minutes daily
Your checkpoint
Two completed scored mock exams with a final one-page readiness summary