Sign languages and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Descriptors and approaches to assessment

This resource establishes European standards for sign languages for professional purposes in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and provides an overview of assessment descriptors and approaches.

On this page you will find descriptors for sign languages for all language levels (from A1 to C2) with examples. Click onto one of the CEFR levels for sign languages and/or one of the competences to see the corresponding descriptor(s). All descriptors are presented in videos in sign language.

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