Language Centre


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Language Centre


Attention to language training has characterised the educational-didactic project of LIUC-Università Cattaneo since its beginning.

This does not mean only language courses, exams and certificates, but also a vision open to international relations, communication, and cultural diversity.

Therefore, in a panorama of activities favouring attendance, internationalisation, and individual growth, the Language Centre at LIUC coordinates and promotes training offerings to students in the field of ‘languages’; indispensable for operating around the world, both on a personal and professional level.

Languages (taught by professional native speakers) offered are: English, French, German, and Spanish.

The Language Centre is an official examination centre for some of the main accredited certifications (TOEFL iBT and Cambridge Business).

 TOEFL iBT

This is an Academic English examination. Students must register directly on www.ets.org and check for confirmation of the examination at one of the various available venues/dates.

Calendar TOEFL iBT exams – 2023 at LIUC

Date Closing date for registration
20 September at 9 a.m. see ETS website
18 October at 9 a.m. see ETS website
22 November at 9 a.m. see ETS website

 

Other English Language Certifications

Other equivalent B2 – level certifications accepted for the award of CFUs are listed in the Student Guide, with reference to the year of enrolment and may have to be verified.

CFUs in French, German, and Spanish are obtained through internal end-of-course examinations or through accredited certificates, which must be submitted for assessment to clingue@liuc.it.

Cambridge Business English Certificates

In order to take the Cambridge examinations there is a Pre-Test (Mock) for admission, the passing of which is compulsory. It is valid for one year.

The Pre-Test (Mock) consists of a simulation of the Reading, Writing and Listening parts of the relative Cambridge examination.

Pre-Test Calendar (Mock) 2023

Date Closing date for registration Result publication
13 October at 14.00 (Pen and Paper)
registration open from 25/7/23
9 October 2023 20 October 2023

 

Attending students take the Pre-Test during the annual preparatory course.

How to enrol for the Cambridge Business English Certificate

After passing the Pre-Test, or the tests during the course, the student chooses one of the available dates and fills in the registration form found at the link below.

Enrolments are accepted until all available places are filled and within the dates indicated, giving priority to LIUC undergraduate students.

Registration is free for LIUC students. Unjustified absence will not be permitted.

Cambridge B2 Business Vantage – Computer Based/Pen & Paper 2023:

Date Closing date for registration Speaking test Result publication
02 September
closed
29 July 01 September 20 September
22 September (Pen & Paper)
closed
29 July 21-22 September 2 November
22 November
subject to availability
9 November 22/23 November 12 December
02 December (Pen & Paper) 27 October 1/2 December 19 January 2024

 

Cambridge C1 Business Higher Computer Based/Pen & Paper 2023:

Date Closing date for registration Speaking test Result publication
7 December
subject to availability
27 November 6/7 December 4 January 2024

 

Other Equivalent Certificates for the English Language

Other equivalent C1-level certifications accepted for the award of CFUs are listed in the Student Guide, with reference to the year of enrolment and may have to be verified.

Consistent with the LIUC School Boards’ indications, the Language Centre has made available a systematic tutoring service, either individual or in small groups (2/3 students max.).

The service is free but does not replace the normal reception of teachers. It is reserved, except in exceptional cases, for students attending institutional English courses, of which it is not a duplicate or substitute.

Students interested in the tutoring service must contact the Language Centre’s Secretary via email, clingue@liuc.it, in order to define needs, clarify doubts, and establish time/date(s).

Director
Michele Puglisi
mpuglisi@liuc.it

Secretary
Enrica Luezza
clingue@liuc.it
Tel. +39 0331 572235

 

English teachers

Anna Craig-Cameron
acraigcameron@liuc.it

Geraldine Cullen
gcullen@liuc.it

Jane Everett
jeverett@liuc.it

Andrew Hackworthy
ahackworthy@liuc.it

French teacher
Laure Nuyts
lnuyts@liuc.it

Spanish teacher
Teresa Monsò
tmonso@liuc.it

German teacher
Anne K. Gebhardt
agebhardt@liuc.it

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