The volume entitled Criterial features in L2 English: specifying the Reference Levels of the Common European Framework introduces the concept of ‘criterial features’ for the learning, teaching and testing of English as a second language.
Referring to the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), the authors address the extent to which learners know the grammar, lexicon and usage conventions of English at each level, and identify properties that are characteristic of L2 proficiency at each level (so-called ‘criterial features’).
Since its publication in the year 2001 the CEFR has been translated into 38 languages and disseminated widely in Europe, but also in parts of Asia and Latin America.
Targeted readership:
Researchers, academic lecturers, postgraduate students, textbook writers, curriculum developers, and examination board staff.
Reference:
John A. Hawkins and Luna Filipovic, with inputs from Paula Buttery, Annette Capel, Roger Hawkey, Angeliki Salamoura, Nick Saville, John L.M. Trim, Criterial features in L2 English: specifying the Reference Levels of the Common European Framework, English Profile Studies 1, Cambridge University Press, 2012, ISBN 978-0-521-18477-9.
ECML projects and resources relating to the CEFR:
Fenner, Anne-Brit / Newby, David (eds.), Coherence of principles, cohesion of competences: exploring theories and designing materials for teacher education, Strasbourg / Graz: Council of Europe / European Centre for Modern Languages, 2006, ISBN 978-92-871-6145-1, project website.
Harris, Vee, Helping learners learn: exploring strategy instruction in the language classrooms across Europe, Council of Europe / European Centre for Modern Languages, 2001, ISBN 978-92-871-4714-1.
Harris, Vee, Aider les apprenants à apprendre: à la recherche de stratégies d’enseignement et d’apprentissage dans les classes de langues en Europe, Conseil de l’Europe / Centre européen pour les langues vivantes, 2002, ISBN 978-92-871-5022-6.
Hasselgreen, Angela et al., Assessment of young learner literacy linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, 2011, ISBN 978-92-871-7155-9, booklet, website.
Hasselgreen, Angela, Bergen ‘Can Do’ project, Council of Europe / European Centre for Modern Languages, [book CD-Rom], 2003, ISBN 978-92-871-5263-3.
Noijons, José et al., Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: learning, teaching, assessment (CEFR) – Highlights from the Manual, 2011, ISBN 978-92-871-7169-6, booklet, website.
Noijons, José et al., Relier les examens de langues au Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues: apprendre, enseigner, évaluer (CECR) – Les points essentiels du manuel, 2011, ISBN 978-92-871-7168-9, livre, site internet.
Piccardo, Enrica, Berchoud, Marie et al., Pathways through assessing, learning and teaching in the CEFR, 2011, ISBN 978-92-871-7159-7, booklet, kit on CD-ROM, website.
Piccardo, Enrica, Berchoud, Marie et al., Parcours d’évaluation, d’apprentissage et d’enseignement à travers le CECR, 2011, ISBN 978-92-871-7158-0, livre, kit sur CD-ROM, site Internet.
Tardieu, Claire et al., Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level estimation grid for teachers, 2011, e-book, website.