The June 2014 exam followed the standard CILS five-section format, testing listening, reading, grammar, writing, and speaking skills. Each section is worth , totaling 100 points. To pass, a candidate must achieve a minimum of 11 points in every single section . 1. Test di Ascolto (Listening)
The June 2014 listening section consisted of three distinct tasks.
Often considered the most challenging part, this section tests the correct use of pronouns, verb conjugations, and vocabulary in context.
The oral exam consists of two parts: a dialogue with the examiner and an individual monologue based on a chosen prompt. Unlike the written sections, candidates typically have only 1.5 to 2 minutes to collect their thoughts before speaking. CILS Exam (Siena University) > All you need to know
A formal letter or email (80–100 words).The assessment criteria prioritize communicative efficacy, morphosyntactic correctness, and lexical richness. 5. Produzione Orale (Speaking)
Focused on pronouns and adjectives like altro, loro, stesso, vi, lo, mio .
Candidates had to conjugate verbs such as vogliono, impone, ha preso, and mi sono offerta within a passage. 4. Produzione Scritta (Writing) Candidates are required to produce two texts: