What is the Common European Framework?
The Common European Framework provides a common basis for the elaboration
of language syllabuses, curriculum guidelines, examinations, textbooks,
etc. across Europe. It describes in a comprehensive way what language
learners have to learn to do in order to use a language for communication
and what knowledge and skills they have to develop so as to be able
to act effectively. The description also covers the cultural context
in which language is set. The Framework also defines levels of proficiency
which allow learners’progress to be measured at each stage
of learning and on a life-long basis. |
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Table 1. Common Reference Levels:
global scale
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Proficient
user
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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.
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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.
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Indipendent
user
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| 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. |
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| 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 and ambitions and briefly
give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. |
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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.
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Basic user
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| 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. |
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