CEFR Language Levels

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Questions and Answers

What is the CEFR primarily used for?

To provide a common basis for language learning and teaching (correct)

To create a standardized language curriculum for schools

To describe language learning achievements in Asia

To assess language proficiency in native speakers

What is the level of language proficiency typically achieved by children when they finish Primary school?

A1-A2 (correct)

What is the main aim of the CEFR?

To provide a framework for language assessment

To establish a standardized language curriculum

To provide guidelines for learning, teaching, and assessing language (correct)

To promote language learning in Europe

What is the purpose of the six reference levels in the CEFR?

To provide a standardized way of grading language proficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the level of language proficiency described as 'independent user'?

It allows individuals to learn independently without a teacher Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main objectives of the CEFR in promoting languages in the curriculum?

Supporting the development and demonstration of the plurilingual profile of individual learners Signup and view all the answers

What is plurilingualism, according to the CEFR?

Dynamic and developing linguistic repertoire of an individual user/learner Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between plurilingualism and multilingualism?

Plurilingualism is about individual language learners, while multilingualism is about social contexts Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of plurilingual competence, as explained in the CEFR?

Ability to switch from one language or dialect to another Signup and view all the answers

What was introduced to language education for the first time in the second provisional version of the CEFR in 1996?

The concept of plurilingualism and partial competences Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of promoting plurilingual and pluricultural competence in language education?

To develop a dynamic and creative process of language varieties Signup and view all the answers

What is the source culture in language learning, according to the CEFR?

The learner's own culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the target culture in language learning, according to the CEFR?

The culture of the target language Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of exploiting paralinguistics in plurilingual competence?

Using non-verbal cues to convey meaning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the CEFR in promoting plurilingualism and pluricultural competence?

To promote language diversity and flexibility Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Language Proficiency and CEFR

As an independent user, you can learn a language on your own without a teacher's guidance.
By the end of primary school, children typically reach a level of A1-A2 in language proficiency.

CEFR Guidelines

CEFR is a framework used to describe language learners' achievements across Europe and other countries.
It provides a common basis for language syllabi, curriculum guidelines, exams, and textbooks.
CEFR aims to promote language learning, teaching, and assessment that applies to all languages in Europe.

CEFR Objectives

Promote plurilingualism and diversification in language education.
Support the development and demonstration of individual learners' plurilingual profiles.
Develop and review language curricula content.
Design and develop textbooks and teaching materials.
Enhance quality and success in language learning and teaching.
Facilitate transparency in testing and certification.

Plurilingualism and Multilingualism

Plurilingualism refers to an individual's dynamic and developing linguistic repertoire, where languages interact and influence each other.
Multilingualism refers to the coexistence of different languages at the social or individual level, where languages may not be related to each other.

Plurilingual Competence

Plurilingual competence involves the ability to call upon an interrelated, uneven, plurilinguistic repertoire to:
- Switch between languages or dialects.
- Express oneself in one language and understand another.
- Recognize words from a common international store.
- Mediate between individuals with no common language.
- Experiment with alternative forms of expression.
- Exploit paralinguistics.

Language Education

The CEFR introduced the concepts of plurilingualism and partial competences to language education.
These concepts aim to promote a dynamic, creative process of language learning and teaching.
The curriculum should work with three cultural contexts: source culture, target culture, and international culture.
Spheres of action (domains of language) include personal, public, and professional domains.

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Description

Learn about the CEFR language levels and their significance in language learning. Discover how they help describe language proficiency and provide a common basis for language education.