A&Fb - Flipped quiz 2a

What were the main problems with language education before the publication of CEFR in 2001? (more than one answer is correct!)

• That cultural knowledge was seen as something static.

• That the 4 skills represented weren't enough.

• That language acquisition meant you aim for perfection.

• That evaluation was done by counting mistakes.

What are the 4 modes of communication proposed by the CEFR?

What's the new view of language proposed in the CEFR?

• Language as code

• Language as action

• Language as means

• Language as tool

What would you expect from an A2 learner in terms of speaking?

• An A2 learner can hold lengthy discussions on abstract topics.
• An A2 learner can talk about their childhood experiences.

• An A2 learner can understand the conditions and apply for a loan.

• An A2 learner can ask basic questions, and engage in short conversations.

What is plurilingualism?

• Plurilingualism is the ability to speak many languages.

• Plurilingualism is the process of learning a language in isolation.
• Plurilingualism is the ability to use multiple languages effectively, e.g. in mediation.