CILS B1 cittadinanza Preparation Manual (Casus Libri)
The study guide "CILS B1 - manuale di preparazione e approfondimento" (authors: [authors' names]), published by Casus Libri / Ornimi Editions. Material for preparing for the CILS B1 cittadinanza exam (Certificazione di Italiano Lingua Straniera, level B1 for obtaining citizenship).
About this document
A study book «CILS B1 - manuale di preparazione e approfondimento» from Casus Libri / Ornimi Editions for preparing for the CILS B1 cittadinanza exam - the B1 language certificate required for Italian citizenship by naturalization. The textbook is organized into thematic modules (family, work, health, society), each with reading, writing and speaking exercises, and comes with a downloadable audio course. Beyond language training, the material includes practical civic content: for example, the procedure for registering the birth of a child in Italy with deadlines and documents. For citizenship candidates it is a targeted trainer built specifically for the CILS exam format; procedural details in the texts may be dated, so verify current requirements.
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How to use it
Work through the modules in order, practicing all three blocks - reading, writing and speaking: the CILS exam tests them together. Do the listening tasks with the bundled audio course. Plan your preparation early: the B1 certificate is needed at the citizenship application stage. The document can be viewed page by page in the protected viewer.
Why you need it
The CILS B1 cittadinanza exam is mandatory for obtaining Italian citizenship by naturalization (cittadinanza per naturalizzazione). The manual prepares for its completion.
Key information
- Structure: thematic modules (famiglia, lavoro, salute, societa, etc.), each includes: reading exercises (lettura), writing (produzione scritta), oral speech (produzione orale).
- Example Unit 1 (Famiglia): texts about changes in families in Italy; dichiarazione di nascita - the procedure for registering a birth (deadlines: 10 days at the Comune of birth or 3 days at the hospital); foreign parents must present a valid passport + interpreter if necessary.
- Practical content: the procedure for registering a child's birth in Italy (where, when, what documents), the right to a double surname according to the Constitutional Court's decision.
- Audio CD (downloadable) with audio tasks.
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A real document from community materials. Not legal advice - verify the official blank and current requirements on the authority site (esteri.it, interno.gov.it, portaleimmigrazione.it, questure.poliziadistato.it).