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  1. What is the difference between 'breadth' and 'depth' of vocabulary knowledge in the CEFR framework?

    Answer: Breadth is how many words a learner knows; depth is how well they know each word (meanings, uses, collocations, connotations)

    Vocabulary breadth (size) and depth (quality of knowledge) are both dimensions of lexical competence recognized in CEFR-informed research.

  2. Which CEFR level descriptor includes the ability to 'understand a wide range of idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms, appreciating register shifts'?

    Answer: C1

    C1 descriptors specify that learners can handle complex idiomatic language and are sensitive to shifts in formality and register, though occasional imprecision may occur.

  3. In the context of CEFR vocabulary learning, what does 'lexical inferencing' mean?

    Answer: Deducing the meaning of an unfamiliar word from context, word form, or prior knowledge

    Lexical inferencing is a key reading and listening strategy in the CEFR framework, enabling learners to comprehend texts without knowing every word.

  4. Why does the CEFR distinguish between 'receptive' and 'productive' vocabulary?

    Answer: Because learners typically recognize many more words than they can actively produce, and different teaching approaches support each type

    Receptive vocabulary (words understood when encountered) is typically much larger than productive vocabulary (words actively used), and both dimensions inform CEFR level assessments.

  5. Which of the following is an example of a 'multi-word unit' that CEFR lexical competence includes?

    Answer: The phrase 'by and large' used as an adverb meaning 'generally'

    Multi-word units, including idioms like 'by and large,' are treated as single lexical items in the CEFR because they are stored and retrieved holistically.

  6. At CEFR B2, how is a learner's lexical control typically described in terms of error frequency?

    Answer: Has a good range of vocabulary with occasional errors in word choice that do not impede communication

    B2 learners demonstrate solid lexical range and generally accurate word choice, with occasional errors that are generally non-impeding.