The book entitled Language functions revisited: Theoretical and empirical bases for language construct definition across the ability range introduces the theoretical and empirical bases for the definition of language learning level in functional ‘Can Do’ terms for English Profile (a collaborative programme designed to enhance the learning, teaching and assessment of English). The volume provides a review of the CEFR and related material in terms of both theoretical basis and practical applications; guidance to users of the CEFR on adapting the framework to local needs; tables mapping the progression from A1 to C2 for English; and a methodology for identifying the level of input texts for teaching and testing reading skills.

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:
Academics, policy makers, curriculum designers, textbook writers, postgraduate students, and examination board staff.

Reference:
Anthony Green with contributions from John L.M. Trim and Roger Hawkey, Language functions revisited: Theoretical and empirical bases for language construct definition across the ability range, English Profile Studies 2, Cambridge University Press, 2012, ISBN 978-0-521-18499-1.
Information on this title on the website of Cambridge University Press: www.cambridge.org/9780521184991

Council of Europe website dedicated to the CEFR

ECML projects and resources relating to the CEFR:

The following publications can be downloaded for free at www.ecml.at/publications 

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, project 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, project 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 web du projet.

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, project 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 web du projet.

Tardieu, Claire et al., Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Level estimation grid for teachers, 2011, e-book, project website.