Levels and Descriptors Flashcards
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In CEFR self-assessment grids, which three skill strands are evaluated?
Answer: Listening, Reading, and Spoken/Written Production-Interaction
The CEFR self-assessment grid evaluates Listening, Reading, Spoken Interaction, Spoken Production, and Writing.
A language learner 'can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance.' Which level is this?
Answer: A2
This descriptor belongs to A2, where learners handle high-frequency everyday expressions.
Which CEFR level first allows a learner to 'argue a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options'?
Answer: B2
B2 is the level at which learners can present and defend viewpoints on topical issues.
How does the CEFR describe the spoken production of an A1 learner?
Answer: Can interact in a simple way when the other person speaks slowly and clearly
A1 spoken production is limited to simple interaction when the interlocutor cooperates with slow, clear speech.
Which CEFR descriptor applies to writing at the B2 level?
Answer: Can write an essay or report passing on information or giving reasons for or against a viewpoint
B2 writing includes essays and reports that give information or argue for/against a viewpoint.
Which term describes CEFR levels that are split into sub-levels (e.g., A2.1 and A2.2) in some national curricula?
Answer: Granular scales
Some curricula break CEFR levels into granular sub-scales (e.g., A2.1/A2.2) for finer tracking of learner progress.
A CEFR 'plus' level (e.g., B1+) is best understood as which of the following?
Answer: Performance stronger than the base level but not yet reaching the next level
A 'plus' level indicates performance clearly above the base level but not yet meeting all descriptors of the next full level.