The Dante Alighieri Society of Washington together with Modern Languages and Culture - Italian Program at Seattle University is one of the few internatonal PLIDA Certifying Centers in the USA.
PLIDA Exams are held annualy at Seattle University campus.
The 2012 examination date are:
Thursday, November 29 (Levels A1, A2, B1).
Friday, November 30 (Levels B2, C1, C2)
Written and oral exam. All levels of competence
(A.1, A.2, B.1, B.2, C.1, C.2).
To find out more about the expectations for each level of competence, please read below under LEVELS.
Applications are due no later than Thursday, November 8 2012.
Those wishing to apply must submit the registration form and the examination fee of $_______.
The examination fee should be paid by check made payable to DAS- Italian Language Program.
Mail the PLIDA registration form and the check to:
DAS - PLIDA P.O. Box 16257 – Seattle WA 98116
For more information please contact:
Prof. Giuseppe Tassone – PLIDA_Seattle Responsible at: info@danteseattle.org
PLIDA
PLIDA (Dante Alighieri Italian Language Project) is an international certification issued by the Società Dante Alighieri in Rome for the recognition and acknowledgment of six different levels of competence in the Italian language. The different levels, established by the Common European Framework for Languages, allow candidates to take the test from a beginner level (A1) to a near native level (C2).
Having this certification allows non native speakers of Italian to officially demonstrate their knowledge of the language both in a workplace and at university. In Italy it is recognized by the Foreign Affairs, the Education, and the Labor Department.
The six PLIDA levels correspond to the six levels of language proficiency established by the Council of Europe in the Common European Framework for Languages:
Corriere
della Sera
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Syllabus, and many other materials (admission test to verify the level of proficiency in Italian, drills, PLIDA trial exams from prior sessions) are also available online, on the PLIDA webpage.
Società
Dante Alighieri - PLIDA
