By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Express opinions, make comparisons, and discuss different topics. 

• Talk about films, TV series, social media, and online content. 

• Reformulate texts and report information clearly. 

• Express hypotheses, agreement, and disagreement. 

• Handle formal communication and request assistance. 

• Use grammar such as tanto… quanto…, che for comparisons, il quale, and the trapassato prossimo. 

• Use appena with the passato prossimo, indirect speech, basta + infinito, and dovere for hypotheses. 

• Use conjunctions and adverbial expressions such as bensì, oppure, precisamente, and a causa di. 

• Build vocabulary related to films, social media, music, banking, customer service, and formal communication. 

• Gain cultural knowledge of Italian cinema, popular music, digital culture, and everyday life in Italy. 

Materials 

Required Coursebooks: 
DIECI B1 – C. Massimo Naddeo & E. Orlandino 
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni 
ISBN 978-8861826885 

For this course we will use Unit 1 from DIECI B1. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you in your welcome email. 

Italian Level 18 is an Intermediate course for students who have studied the Italian language to a fairly high level. Italian Level 18 requires that you have previously studied Italian Level 17 or a course of at least 204 class hours.  

Our Italian language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

This language course includes 

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 

• Support and advice from Italian language teachers 

• Italian language study tips 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Reformulate and simplify complex texts and messages. 

• Express hypotheses, agreement, disagreement, surprise, and anger. 

• Report information and give clear explanations. 

• Ask for and give clarifications, protest politely, and reassure others. 

• Handle formal communication and telephone assistance. 

• Use grammar such as combined verbs and pronouns, basta + infinito, indirect speech, and dovere for hypotheses. 

• Use conjunctions such as bensì and oppure, and common adverbial expressions. 

• Build vocabulary related to banking, refunds, customer service, formal communication, and telephone assistance. 

• Develop cultural knowledge of Italian services, bureaucracy, geography, and everyday communication. 

Materials 

Required Coursebooks: 
DIECI B1 – C. Massimo Naddeo & E. Orlandino 
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni 
ISBN 978-8861826885 

For this course we will use Unit 2 from DIECI B1. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you in your welcome email.

Italian Level 19 is an Intermediate course for students who have studied the Italian language to a fairly high level. Italian Level 19 requires that you have previously studied Italian Level 18 or a course of at least 216 class hours.  

Our Italian language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

This language course includes 

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 

• Support and advice from Italian language teachers 

• Italian language study tips 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Express hopes, desires, opinions, and personal views. 

• Understand road signs and discuss advantages and disadvantages. 

• Describe holidays, festivals, graphs, statistics, and images. 

• Give advice, express doubts, and show resignation. 

• Request roadside assistance and handle travel situations. 

• Use grammar such as the present subjunctive, buono before nouns, and andarsene. 

• Use the subjunctive to express opinions and wishes, and questions to make requests more polite. 

• Build vocabulary related to road signs, travel, weather, festivals, and everyday expressions. 

• Develop cultural knowledge of Italian travel habits, celebrations, and local traditions. 

Materials 

Required Coursebooks: 
DIECI B1 – C. Massimo Naddeo & E. Orlandino 
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni 
ISBN 978-8861826885 

For this course we will use Unit 3 from DIECI B1. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you in your welcome email. 

Italian Level 20 is an Intermediate course for students who have studied the Italian language to a fairly high level. Italian Level 20 requires that you have previously studied Italian Level 19 or a course of at least 228 class hours.  

Our Italian language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

This language course includes 

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 

• Support and advice from Italian language teachers 

• Italian language study tips 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Talk about Italian superstitions, beliefs, and traditions. 

• Discuss taboo topics and avoid inappropriate conversations. 

• Talk about religion and summarize social and cultural issues. 

• Express surprise, irritation, and describe cultural experiences. 

• Use grammar such as adjective positions, impersonal structures with si, ci si, and dicono + congiuntivo. 

• Use emphasis and intensification through repetition. 

• Build vocabulary related to religion, beliefs, traditions, and conversational expressions. 

• Develop cultural knowledge of Italian customs, social etiquette, religion, and popular festivals. 

Materials 

Required Coursebooks: 
DIECI B1 – C. Massimo Naddeo & E. Orlandino 
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni 
ISBN 978-8861826885 

For this course we will use Unit 4 from DIECI B1. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you in your welcome email. 

Italian Level 21 is an Intermediate course for students who have studied the Italian language to a fairly high level. Italian Level 21 requires that you have previously studied Italian Level 20 or a course of at least 240 class hours.  

Our Italian language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

This language course includes 

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 

• Support and advice from Italian language teachers 

• Italian language study tips 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Express opinions about books and recommend or discourage a novel. 

• Talk about reading habits and summarize texts. 

• Discuss how you stay informed and make assumptions about the past. 

• Express disappointment and gratitude, and shop for books online. 

• Use grammar such as the past and imperfect subjunctive, tuttavia, and magari + congiuntivo imperfetto. 

• Use structures such as prima che + congiuntivo and the different uses of proprio. 

• Build vocabulary related to literature, news, media, misinformation, statistics, and online shopping. 

• Develop cultural knowledge of Italian literature, journalism, digital culture, and modern media habits. 

Materials 

Required Coursebooks: 
DIECI B1 – C. Massimo Naddeo & E. Orlandino 
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni 
ISBN 978-8861826885 

For this course we will use Unit 5 from DIECI B1. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you in your welcome email. 

Italian Level 22 is an Intermediate course for students who have studied the Italian language to a fairly high level. Italian Level 22 requires that you have previously studied Italian Level 21 or a course of at least 252 class hours.  

Our Italian language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

This language course includes 

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 

• Support and advice from Italian language teachers 

• Italian language study tips 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Talk about environmental protection and sustainability. 

• Discuss advantages, disadvantages, and possible solutions. 

• Express certain and probable hypotheses. 

• Describe hypothetical situations and give advice. 

• Structure arguments and manage conversations. 

• Use grammar such as anche se + indicativo, sebbene/nonostante/benché + congiuntivo, and conditional sentences. 

• Use structures such as se fossi in te and come se + congiuntivo. 

• Build vocabulary related to ecology, landscapes, wildlife, nature, and everyday life. 

• Develop cultural knowledge of Italian environmental habits, geography, eco-tourism, and nature conservation. 

Materials 

Required Coursebooks: 
DIECI B1 – C. Massimo Naddeo & E. Orlandino 
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni 
ISBN 978-8861826885 

For this course we will use Unit 6 from DIECI B1. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you in your welcome email. 

Italian Level 23 is an Intermediate course for students who have studied the Italian language to a fairly high level. Italian Level 23 requires that you have previously studied Italian Level 22 or a course of at least 264 class hours.  

Our Italian language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

This language course includes 

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 

• Support and advice from Italian language teachers 

• Italian language study tips 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Describe city problems, defend opinions, and mediate discussions. 

• Explain causes, limitations, and summarize information. 

• Give recommendations, discourage choices, and talk about Italian food specialities. 

• Use grammar such as the passive voice with essere and venire. 

• Use structures with qualunque, negative prefixes, and mica. 

• Use causal, limitative, concessive, and conditional clauses. 

• Build vocabulary related to cities, architecture, public spaces, and gastronomy. 

• Develop cultural knowledge of Italian cities, Roman heritage, urban life, and regional food traditions. 

Materials 

Required Coursebooks: 
DIECI B1 – C. Massimo Naddeo & E. Orlandino 
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni 
ISBN 978-8861826885 

For this course we will use Unit 7 from DIECI B1. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you in your welcome email. 

Italian Level 24 is an Intermediate course for students who have studied the Italian language to a fairly high level. Italian Level 24 requires that you have previously studied Italian Level 23 or a course of at least 276 class hours.  

Our Italian language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

This language course includes 

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 

• Support and advice from Italian language teachers 

• Italian language study tips 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Express opinions about fashion, appearance, and personal style. 

• Describe events happening at the same time and explain sequences. 

• Talk about design objects, create slogans, and describe products. 

• Summarize texts and discuss the Italian language and word formation. 

• Order an aperitivo and interact in social dining situations. 

• Use grammar such as the gerundio, pronoun placement with the gerund, and cui with possessive meaning. 

• Use adjective suffixes such as -abile and -ibile. 

• Build vocabulary related to fashion, Italian design, language, and aperitivo culture. 

• Develop cultural knowledge of Italian style, design, language, and social traditions. 

Materials 

Required Coursebooks: 
DIECI B1 – C. Massimo Naddeo & E. Orlandino 
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni 
ISBN 978-8861826885 

For this course we will use Unit 8 from DIECI B1. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you in your welcome email. 

Italian Level 25 is an Intermediate course for students who have studied the Italian language to a fairly high level. Italian Level 25 requires that you have previously studied Italian Level 24 or a course of at least 286 class hours.  

Our Italian language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

This language course includes 

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 

• Support and advice from Italian language teachers 

• Italian language study tips 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Talk about future actions and events that happen before others. 

• Recount exams, make assumptions about the past, and discuss studies. 

• Ask for clarification and write a short CV. 

• Express opinions about jobs, working conditions, and employment types. 

• Ask indirect questions, confirm information, and participate in job interviews. 

• Use grammar such as the future perfect, appena/dopo che + futuro, and altered nouns and adjectives. 

• Use indirect interrogative structures in formal communication. 

• Build vocabulary related to education, CVs, employment, contracts, and interviews. 

• Develop cultural knowledge of the Italian education system, workplace culture, job market, and history. 

Materials 

Required Coursebooks: 
DIECI B1 – C. Massimo Naddeo & E. Orlandino 
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni 
ISBN 978-8861826885 

For this course we will use Unit 9 from DIECI B1. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you in your welcome email. 

Italian Level 26 is an Intermediate course for students who have studied the Italian language to a fairly high level. Italian Level 26 requires that you have previously studied Italian Level 25 or a course of at least 298 class hours.  

Our Italian language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

This language course includes 

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 

• Support and advice from Italian language teachers 

• Italian language study tips 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Express opinions about art and describe works of art. 

• Talk about unrealized wishes and past possibilities. 

• Define terms, report ideas, and present arguments. 

• Ask for assistance and navigate museum situations. 

• Use grammar such as the past conditional, the present participle, and structures like penso che / penso di. 

• Build vocabulary related to art, artists, materials, museums, and historical periods. 

• Develop cultural knowledge of Italian art, museums, and important Italian artists. 

Materials 

Required Coursebooks: 
DIECI B1 – C. Massimo Naddeo & E. Orlandino 
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni 
ISBN 978-8861826885 

For this course we will use Unit 10 from DIECI B1. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you in your welcome email. 

Prepare for your CILS B1 Citizenship exam with confidence. 

This B1 Citizenship Preparation Course is designed for learners who already have Italian at B1 level and want focused support with exam skills, task types and strategies. From your first lesson, you’ll work with realistic exam-style activities in a supportive classroom environment, so you can approach the exam with clarity and confidence. 

Before you book it, please note that this is an exam preparation course, not a general Italian language course. To benefit from the course, you must start at B1 level. As a guide, students should have completed the equivalent of at least 180 hours of one-to-one or group Italian classes before joining. If you’re not sure about your current level, we strongly recommend taking our online level test before enrolling. 

Lessons take place face-to-face at our school, once a week (18:30–20:30) for 6 weeks, and the course also requires self-study between sessions to reinforce progress and build exam confidence. 

Please note: each course needs a minimum of 4 students to run. 

Important: Completing this course helps you prepare effectively, but it does not guarantee a pass in the exam. Exam results depend on your starting level, progress, and performance on the exam day. 

Why take your CILS preparation course at IH London? 

At International House London, you’ll learn with experienced teachers who understand what citizenship applicants need: clear guidance, structured practice and practical strategies to manage the exam confidently. 

Our lessons focus on real communication and exam performance, helping you develop the skills required for each paper while improving accuracy, fluency and confidence in everyday Italian. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Face-to-face lessons once a week (18:30–20:30) for 6 weeks 

• Guided practice for listening, reading, writing and speaking exam tasks 

• Homework and self-study guidance between sessions 

• Mock exam practice and feedback to track progress 

• Ongoing support from experienced Italian teachers 

This course is for learners who: 

• Already have Italian at B1 level and want targeted preparation for the CILS B1 Citizenship exam 

• Are ready for an exam-focused course (this is not a general Italian language class) 

• Can commit to one face-to-face lesson per week (18:30–20:30) for 6 weeks 

• Are able to complete self-study and homework between sessions to reinforce progress 

Entry requirement: B1 level 

To get the most from the course, you should be at B1 level before you start. As a guide, this is usually the equivalent of at least 180 hours of one-to-one or group Italian classes. 

If you’re not sure you’re at B1, please take our online level test before enrolling. If your level is below B1, we recommend joining one of our Italian language courses first and returning to this preparation course once you reach B1. 

Please note 

• The course runs with a minimum of 4 students. 

• Completing the course does not guarantee you will pass the exam. 

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 

Listening Comprehension 

• Understand everyday conversations, news reports, and public service announcements 

• Complete typical listening tasks accurately (multiple choice, gap-fill, true/false) 

Reading Comprehension 

• Read and understand authentic texts (news articles, official documents, signs, forms) 

• Identify key information and answer comprehension questions effectively 

Written Expression and Interaction 

• Write practical texts such as emails and messages (to a workplace, friend, local authority, school, etc.) 

• Write a short essay about a familiar topic (e.g., describing a recent birthday or holiday) 

Oral Expression and Interaction 

• Engage in basic conversations on citizenship-related topics (rights, duties, social integration) 

• Express opinions and ask questions clearly 

Required Coursebook 

Percorso CILS Cittadinanza B1 – Test di preparazione + online audio 

Publisher: Ornimi 

ISBN: 9786188492776 

Assessment 

• Completion of homework assignments 

• Performance in mock exams 

The B1 Citizenship exam is aimed at adults, living in Italy or abroad, interested in obtaining Italian citizenship (Law 1 December 2018, no. 132).  

This exam certifies competence with reference to the autonomous learner profile of the CEFR and therefore tests the linguistic communicative skills needed to use the Italian language appropriately in contexts and communicative situations relating to life in Italy, in the personal sphere, in public contexts, at work and in training.  

Those who possess this level of competence can understand the essential points of a clearly articulated speech in standard Italian, to read written texts that they encounter most frequently in everyday life and in communicative situations in Italian. Oral and written production is communicatively effective, even if it contains errors.  

Having specific objectives, the CILS B1 Cittadinanza exam has a different construct and format from the CILS UNO B1 exam. In particular, the B1 Cittadinanza describes a much more limited portion of competence than the standard B1 and for this reason it has a spendability limited to citizenship purposes only. This exam does not cover working and academic aims.    

The CILS UNO-B1 Cittadinanza has to be passed in full: if candidates fail one part of the exam, they have to do the whole exam again. 

Is this a general Italian language course? 

No. This is an exam preparation course for the CILS B1 Citizenship exam. It focuses on exam tasks, strategies and practice — not on teaching Italian from B1 level. 

What level do I need to join? 

You need to already be at B1 level before you start. As a guide, this is usually the equivalent of at least 180 hours of one-to-one or group Italian classes. 

I’m not sure I’m B1 — what should I do? 

Please take our online level test before enrolling. If your level is below B1, we recommend taking one of our Italian courses first and joining this preparation course once you reach B1. 

How long is the course and when are the lessons? 

The course runs for 6 weeks, with one face-to-face lesson per week at our school: 18:30–20:30. 

Do I need to study between classes? 

Yes. You’ll need to complete self-study and homework between sessions to make progress and build exam confidence. 

How is the course assessed? 

Progress is monitored through homework completion and performance in mock exams, with teacher feedback. 

Will this course guarantee that I pass the exam? 

No. Completing the course can help you prepare effectively, but it does not guarantee a pass. Exam results depend on your starting level, your progress, and performance on the exam day. 

Can I take the CILS exam at IH London? 

Yes — you can take the exam at IH London (see our Italian CILS Qualification page for dates and booking information).  Please note that the deadline to sign up is usually around one month before the exam, and places are limited. It’s a very popular exam, so we recommend booking as soon as possible. 

What happens if the course doesn’t reach minimum numbers? 

Each course requires a minimum of 4 students to run. If the minimum number isn’t reached, we’ll contact you with the available options.