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Cefr Mapping: Skillful Second Edition How To Use The Skillful Second Edition CEFR Maps
Cefr Mapping: Skillful Second Edition How To Use The Skillful Second Edition CEFR Maps
Skillful Second Edition How to use the Skillful Second Edition CEFR maps
Skillful Second Edition is a five-level academic series spanning the Common There are two versions of CEFR maps in this document. Both versions contain the
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) from levels A1 to C1. same mapping information in different formats – it is up to you which version you
Each level is split into two books, one for Reading & Writing and the other for want to use.
Listening & Speaking. Skillful Second Edition offers a skills syllabus and covers
listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, Version 1 is organized by the CEFR scales and descriptors, which allows you to
and study skills. browse the mapping document from a CEFR point of view. So, for example, you first
identify the relevant scale and descriptor you are interested in and then can see
which course learning outcomes map to that descriptor, as well as their location in
The CEFR the book.
The CEFR is an international standard which aims to provide a transparent,
coherent, and comprehensive means of describing language ability. It describes Version 2 is organized unit by unit, which allows you to browse the course learning
what language learners can do in different skills across six broad levels, from A1 to outcomes chronologically. These are mapped to the relevant CEFR descriptor(s),
C2, with some of these levels being further broken down into sub-levels (e.g. A2 can and the CEFR Ref column indicates which of the scales the descriptor is taken from
be subdivided into A2 and A2+). It consists of a set of scales containing descriptors – a table summarizing the CEFR scales and their references is provided at the start of
indicating what a learner can do in that context. Version 2.
Originally published in 2001, the CEFR was extended in 2017 and now includes an For both versions, it is important to note that only relevant CEFR scales and
expanded list of descriptors to describe language ability at different levels. The CEFR descriptors have been included. On some occasions, no suitable CEFR descriptor
mapping for Skillful Second Edition was carried out using the 2017 extended set of was identified for a particular learning outcome. All descriptors included are at or
descriptors, a copy of which is freely available on the Council of Europe website: within one band of the target level of the book.
https://rm.coe.int/common-european-framework-of-reference-for-languages-
learning-teaching/168074a4e2
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ADDRESSING AUDIENCES
CEFR CEFR Descriptor Learning outcome(s) Unit (Page)
Can take follow up questions, but may have to ask for repetition if the I can take follow-up questions when I give a presentation. 7 (p128)
B1
speech was rapid.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
CEFR CEFR Descriptor Learning outcome(s) Unit (Page)
B1 Can offer advice on simple matters within his/her field of experience. I can give advice. 2 (p38)
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THEMATIC DEVELOPMENT
CEFR CEFR Descriptor Learning outcome(s) Unit (Page)
B1 Can clearly signal chronological sequence in narrative text. I can describe past events or developments in chronological sequence. 4 (p74)
Can develop a clear description or narrative, expanding and supporting his/ I can use sentence adverbs to add interest and precision when I tell a story. 8 (p146)
B2
her main points with relevant supporting detail and examples.
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UNIT 1
PAGE LEARNING OUTCOME LEVEL CEFR DESCRIPTOR CEFR REF
I can recognize when a speaker gives • Can follow in outline straightforward short talks on familiar topics, provided these are CLA-SR-LMLA
10 B1
examples in a lecture or presentation. delivered in clearly articulated standard speech.
I can recognize the details which a • Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related CLA-SR-OLC
speaker mentions in support of his/her topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly
14 main points. B1+ articulated in a generally familiar accent.
• Can distinguish between main ideas and supporting details in standard lectures on familiar CLA-SR-LMLA
subjects, provided these are delivered in clearly articulated standard speech.
I can give reasons for my viewpoint in • Can give simple reasons to justify a viewpoint on a familiar topic. CLA-SP-SMPC
20 B1+
a presentation.
UNIT 2
PAGE LEARNING OUTCOME LEVEL CEFR DESCRIPTOR CEFR REF
I can recognize ways in which speakers • Can generally follow the main points of extended discussion around him/her, provided speech CLA-SR-UC
28 B1
emphasize the points that they make. is clearly articulated in standard speech.
I can make predictions about the content • Can make basic inferences or predictions about text content from headings, titles or headlines. CLS-R-ICI
32 B1
of a talk based on the title.
38 I can give advice. B1 • Can offer advice on simple matters within his/her field of experience. CLA-SI-IE
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PAGE LEARNING OUTCOME LEVEL CEFR DESCRIPTOR CEFR REF
I can understand the reasons that • Can follow a straightforward conference presentation or demonstration with visual support (e.g. CLA-SR-LMLA
46 B1
speakers give to support their ideas. slides, handouts) on a topic or product within his/her field, understanding explanations given.
I can distinguish between words that • No relevant CEFR descriptor at this level. N/A
50 N/A
sound very similar in natural speech.
I can take part in a discussion using • Can initiate, maintain and close simple face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or CLC-P-TT
56 appropriate turn-taking. B1 of personal interest.
• Can invite others into the discussion. CLS-I-C
UNIT 4
PAGE LEARNING OUTCOME LEVEL CEFR DESCRIPTOR CEFR REF
I can understand dates when they are • Can understand the main points and important details in stories and other narratives CLA-SR-LRA
64 mentioned in the course of a talk or B1 (e.g. a description of a holiday), provided the speaker speaks slowly and clearly.
discussion.
I can understand time references in a talk • Can follow a line of argument or the sequence of events in a story, by focusing on common CLS-R-ICI
68 about historical events or developments. B1 logical connectors (e.g. however, because) and temporal connectors (e.g. after that,
beforehand).
I can describe past events or • Can reasonably fluently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a linear sequence CLA-SP-SMDE
74 developments in chronological sequence. B1 of points.
• Can clearly signal chronological sequence in narrative text. CLC-P-TD
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PAGE LEARNING OUTCOME LEVEL CEFR DESCRIPTOR CEFR REF
I can deduce the meaning of some • Can extrapolate the meaning of occasional unknown words from the context and deduce CLS-R-ICI
82 unfamiliar words from their context when B1 sentence meaning provided the topic discussed is familiar.
I hear them in a talk or discussion.
I can recognize ways in which speakers • Can follow in outline straightforward short talks on familiar topics, provided these are CLA-SR-LMLA
86 summarize their main points at the end B1 delivered in clearly articulated standard speech.
of a lecture or presentation.
I can compare and contrast ideas in • Can compare and contrast alternatives, discussing what to do, where to go, who or which to CLA-SI-ID
92 B1
a presentation. choose etc.
UNIT 6
PAGE LEARNING OUTCOME LEVEL CEFR DESCRIPTOR CEFR REF
I can identify the points which speakers • Can identify the main reasons for and against an argument or idea in a discussion conducted CLA-SR-UC
100 make to support their opinions in a B2 in clear standard speech.
discussion
I can understand cause and effect • Can follow a straightforward conference presentation or demonstration with visual support (e.g. CLA-SR-LMLA
relationships in a lecture or presentation. slides, handouts) on a topic or product within his/her field, understanding explanations given.
104 B1
• Can follow a line of argument or the sequence of events in a story, by focusing on common logical CLS-R-ICI
connectors (e.g. however, because) and temporal connectors (e.g. after that, beforehand).
I can formulate a suitable paraphrase to • Can define the features of something concrete for which he/she can't remember the word. CLS-P-C
110 if I don’t know the right word for the idea B1+
that I want to express.
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PAGE LEARNING OUTCOME LEVEL CEFR DESCRIPTOR CEFR REF
I can recognize the phrases that a speaker • Can follow extended speech and complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably CLA-SR-OLC
118 uses to signpost the structure of a lecture B2 familiar, and the direction of the talk is sign-posted by explicit markers.
or presentation.
I can understand problem-solution • Can follow a straightforward conference presentation or demonstration with visual support (e.g. CLA-SR-LMLA
122 B1
relationships in a lecture or presentation. slides, handouts) on a topic or product within his/her field, understanding explanations given.
I can take follow-up questions when I give • Can take follow up questions, but may have to ask for repetition if the speech was rapid. CLA-SP-AA
128 B1
a presentation.
UNIT 8
PAGE LEARNING OUTCOME LEVEL CEFR DESCRIPTOR CEFR REF
I can understand the sequence of events • Can follow a line of argument or the sequence of events in a story, by focusing on common logical CLS-R-ICI
136 B1
in a spoken narrative. connectors (e.g. however, because) and temporal connectors (e.g. after that, beforehand).
I can make notes of details that enable • Can take notes during a lecture, which are precise enough for his/her own use at a later date, CLA-M-NT
140 me to construct a diagram representing B1+ provided the topic is within his/her field of interest and the talk is clear and well structured.
the content of a lecture.
I can use sentence adverbs to add B1 • Can narrate a story. CLA-SP-SMDE
146 interest and precision when I tell a story.
• Can develop a clear description or narrative, expanding and supporting his/her main points CLC-P-TD
B2
with relevant supporting detail and examples.
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UNIT 9
PAGE LEARNING OUTCOME LEVEL CEFR DESCRIPTOR CEFR REF
I can understand the arguments for and • Can identify the main reasons for and against an argument or idea in a discussion conducted CLA-SR-UC
154 B2
against a position in a discussion. in clear standard speech.
I can recognize the ways that a speaker • No relevant CEFR descriptor at this level. N/A
158 interacts with his/her audience in the N/A
course of a lecture.
I can interact with a presenter, showing • Can enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics. CLA-SI-C
164 interest and asking pertinent questions. B1 • Can initiate, maintain and close simple face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or CLC-P-TT
of personal interest.
UNIT 10
PAGE LEARNING OUTCOME LEVEL CEFR DESCRIPTOR CEFR REF
I can recognize the ways in which • Can identify the main reasons for and against an argument or idea in a discussion conducted CLA-SR-UC
speakers support their arguments in in clear standard speech.
172 a discussion. B2
• Can follow extended speech and complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably CLA-SR-OLC
familiar, and the direction of the talk is sign-posted by explicit markers.
I can recognize a speaker’s attitude in a • Can understand most radio documentaries and most other recorded or broadcast audio CLA-SR-LRA
174 lecture or presentation B2 material delivered in the standard form of the language and can identify the speaker's mood,
tone etc.
I can counter other speakers’ arguments • Can give simple reasons to justify a viewpoint on a familiar topic. CLA-SP-SMPC
182 B1+
in a debate.
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