Common European Framework
Main rule for obtaining the indicated levels under CEF: no more that 5% absence and do all the homework that is been given.
Domains (example on how the skills can be expressed)
1. Telling a stranger about ones life(what you do, where and how you live, your family
2. Tourist in target language country: finding your ay, ordering food, in bank, shopping
3. Take messages and answering a phone call
4. Be able to participate (lightly) in conversations amongst target language native speakers.
Specifications of skills and qualities by domain
1.Telling a stranger about ones life (what you do, where and how you live, your family
These levels are represented by the following skills (things they can do)
Speaking and listening
A1
CAN understand straightforward explanations of, for example, the members of the host family and the layout of the house.
CAN take part in a conversation of a basic factual nature on a predictable topic, i.e. her/his home country, family, school, etc.
A2
CAN take part in a conversation of a basic factual nature on a predictable topic, i.e. her/his home country, family, school, etc.
CAN understand, and ask questions about, house rules/conventions, such as the time of meals.
CAN express opinions in a limited way.
CAN take part in 'small talk' with peers.
B1
CAN keep up a casual conversation for a reasonable period of time, provided that this is of a familiar, predictable nature.
CAN express opinion on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way.
B2
CAN keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics, e.g. personal and professional experiences, events currently in the news.
CAN handle most of the requirements of entertaining or being entertained (is likely to appear awkward when talking about complex or sensitive issues)
Reading is not applicable
2.Tourist in country of target language: finding your way, ordering food, in bank, shopping
These levels are represented by the following skills (things they can do)
Speaking and listening
A1
CAN understand basic hotel rules and signs, for example 'Dining-room'.
CAN understand basic hotel information, for example, times when meals are served.
Can go to a self-service or fast food establishment and order a meal, especially where the food on offer is either visually illustrated or can be pointed to.
A2
CAN get the attention of staff in an appropriate way and order a meal in a restaurant.
CAN ask simple questions about the menu and understand simple answers.
CAN express an opinion about food.
CAN make simple complaints, for example, 'The food is cold'
CAN ask for changing money, a receipt, and information about rates
B1
CAN go to a rental firm and ask to hire a car, boat etc.
CAN understand basic information such as cost per hour/day.
CAN indicate nature of problem and understand simple instructions and
questions.
CAN participate in a simple phone conversation with a known person on a predictable topic, e.g. travel arrangements.
B2
CAN understand most of what is said on most guided tours.
CAN ask for clarification and further explanation, and is likely to understand the answer.
Reading
A1
CAN understand most descriptions of common dishes that are predictably available in self-service and fast food establishments.
CAN understand basic hotel rules and signs, for example 'Dining-room'. CAN understand basic hotel information, for example, times when meals are served.
CAN understand basic hotel rules and signs, for example 'Dining-room'. CAN understand basic hotel information, for example, times when meals are served.
A2
CAN understand most of what is on a standard menu, especially in restaurants where, by their nature, the menu is to a large extent predictable.
CAN understand bills, e.g. whether service is included.
CAN understand a simple letter as to the (non-)availability of a hotel room. CAN understand advertisements and brochures for hotels.
B1
CAN understand information given in guide books
CAN understand a factual article or report in a newspaper/magazine.
B2
CAN understand detailed information, for example a wide range of culinary terms on a restaurant menu.
CAN understand terms and abbreviation in accommodation advertisements.
3.Shopping
These levels are represented by the following skills (things they can do)
Listening and speaking
A1
CAN go to a department store or other shops where goods are on display and ask for what she wants.
A2
CAN ask for what is required if it is something which the shopkeeper can readily understand.
CAN exchange basic information, related to the place in the queue etc. with other customers.
CAN, where appropriate, bargain in the market place to minimal extent, with the help of body language (fingers, nod/shake of head, etc)
B1
CAN go to a counter service shop and ask for most of what she wants.
CAN understand where the shopkeeper explains the difference between 2 products all serving the same basic purpose.
Can bargain in the market place where what is purchased is a straightforward item and where the transaction is restricted to the exchange of the item for cash.
B2
CAN complaint about a bought item and persuade someone to get a new item.
CAN bargain for what she wants and reach an agreement
Reading
A1
Can understand store guides (information on which floors departments are on) and directions (e.g. where to find the lift)
A2
CAN understand price labels and a range of advertisements such as “SPECIAL OFFER” in a department store or counter service shop.
CAN understand product labels at the level of tissues, toothpaste, etc.
B2
CAN understand labels on clothes, how to wash them and so forth.
CAN understand a description of a game.
B2
CAN understand a contract of goods that has been bought.
4.Be able to participate (lightly) in conversations amongst target language native speakers
These levels are represented by the following skills (things they can do)
Listening and speaking
A1
CAN participate in a one – to – one when conversation is focused on own situation; age, work, weather.
CAN understand and answer in personal conversation in target language with simple sentences such as ‘Hi', ‘What is your name' or ‘where do you live?'
Can socialize casually by taking part in routine, predictable conversation e.g. discos, in hotel etc.
A2
CAN understand a conversation between native languages users in a known subject
CAN express opinion and exchange information regarding a familiar topic.
CAN understand a native language user in a personal conversation who speaks slowly and carefully, i.e. a language user who deliberately will adjust his use of the native language.
B1
CAN hold a conversation (unprepared) in topics that are familiar.
CAN narrate a book or a film in target language.
CAN understand a report on a sports event and make short comments on the contesters.
CAN indicate nature of a problem and understand simple instructions and
questions.
B2
CAN hold a conversation and sustain a conversation on a day to day topics.
CAN understand and participate in conversation on current themes of interest (like politics)
CAN express opinions on abstract/cultural matters, and defend them.
Reading not applicable
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