| Case Study Of A Japanese Learner
Darren Elliott (MA ELT, DELTA)
APPENDIX I
Appendix I – TOEFL and the Common European
Framework
Accessed online at: www.besig.org/events/iateflpce2005/ets/CEFsummaryMarch04.pdf
Common European Framework Levels (CEF)
Proficient User C2
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.
Can summarise information from different spoken and written
sources, reconstruction arguments and accounts in a coherent
presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very
fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning
evin in more complex situations
C1 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.
Independent User B2
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.
B1 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.
Basic User
A2 Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions
related to areas of most immediate relevance (eg 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.
A1 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.
Accessed online at: www.dur.ac.uk/language.centre/foreignlanguages/languagesforall/languagesforalllevels
Appendix A
B C
D E
F G
H I
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