First Activity

What definition describes the CEFR the best?

• A law passed by the European Council.

• A journal about teaching in European schools.

• A guideline used to describe the achievements of learners for foreign language learning, teaching and assessment.

• A book about foreign language teaching for educators.

Which of the following is not a language skill?

• Grammar

• Reading

• Speaking

• Writing

The B2 reference level is also referred to as ...

• Intermediate

• Elementary

• Starter / Beginner

• Upper-intermediate

The C1 reference level is also referred to as ...

• Intermediate

• Proficient / Master

• Advanced / Expert

• Upper-intermediate

The C2 reference level is also referred to as ...

• Intermediate

• Proficient / Master

• Beginner

• Advanced / Expert

The A1 reference level is also referred to as ...

• Beginner

• Elementary

• Intermediate

• Upper-intermediate

The B1 reference level is also referred to as ...

• Threshold

• Elementary

• Effective Operational Proficiency

• Vantage

The approach that the CEFR descriptors propose is ...

• Communicative, task-based and learner-centred model of language and language learning

• Content-based approaches, where the language is medium that is used by learners to discuss the authentic content given by the teacher in classroom activities.

The reception mode of communication covers the following skills:

• Translating and interpreting

• Listening and reading

• Spoken and written

• Speaking and writing

In order to determine the learners’ proficiency levels, educators can:

• Look into the CEFR document

• Look into the regulations provided by the Cabinet of Ministers

• Contact the administration of the educational institution that they work at