Council of Europe resources
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, assessment - Companion volume (2020)
The CEFR Companion volume broadens the scope of language education. It reflects academic and societal developments since the publication of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and updates the 2001 version. It owes much to the contributions of members of the language teaching profession across Europe and beyond.
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CEFR-QualiMatrix
The Quality Assurance Matrix for CEFR use (CEFR-QualiMatrix) project aims to promote effective language learning by supporting teachers and other language education professionals in engaging in curriculum renewal supported by the CEFR vision of teaching and learning. The action-oriented approach fostered by the CEFR integrates planning, teaching and assessment as a means to promote quality in language education.
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Guidelines for task-based university language testing
This publication is a ‘hands-on’ manual for those language teachers and testers who are looking for a valid tool to measure their students’ language skills in a meaningful way.
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