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CILS B1 Cittadinanza
The Italian B1 language certificate required for citizenship. Practise Ascolto and Comprensione della lettura in the real two-part layout, and the writing task marked against the exam criteria.
Questions last checked against the official sources on October 11, 2026.
The real exam at a glance
- Level
- B1
- Parts
- Listening, reading, writing, speaking
- Needed for
- Italian citizenship by residence or marriage
- Taken
- In person only
- Ascolto
- About 30 minutes, 2 parts: 6 multiple-choice items and 12 true/false items; each text heard twice
- Lettura
- 40 minutes, 2 parts: 12 true/false items on one text and a 6-gap cloze
- Retakes
- No partial credit: if you fail one skill you retake the whole exam
What you'll practise
A writing task you can have marked
Una e-mail al vicino
Il tuo vicino di casa ha organizzato una festa e la musica era molto alta fino a tardi. Scrivi una e-mail al tuo vicino.
- Presentati.
- Spiega il problema.
- Racconta come ti sei sentito/a.
- Proponi una soluzione.
Ask the examiner
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Questions about the CILS B1 Cittadinanza
Is this the official CILS B1 Cittadinanza?
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What is the real CILS B1 Cittadinanza like?
Level: B1. Parts: Listening, reading, writing, speaking. Needed for: Italian citizenship by residence or marriage. Taken: In person only. Ascolto: About 30 minutes, 2 parts: 6 multiple-choice items and 12 true/false items; each text heard twice. Lettura: 40 minutes, 2 parts: 12 true/false items on one text and a 6-gap cloze. Retakes: No partial credit: if you fail one skill you retake the whole exam.
How is my practice marked?
Your writing is marked against the exam's criteria by our AI examiner. Corrections are drawn on your own text and explained in your language, with an estimated level. It's an estimate, not an official result.
Can I take it on my phone?
Yes. The whole mock exam works on a phone, and your progress is saved in your browser.
Ready for a full run?
One sitting, real timing, then your score against the pass mark.
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