This study deploys Actor-Network Theory (ANT) to understand how educational standards take shape. To exemplify the inherently collective nature of and contingency in process standardisation, this will present a case CEFR-J project launched by group Japanese university academics modify Common European Framework Reference for Languages (CEFR) English-language teaching learning Japan. Drawing on d...

the objectives of this study were (a) to examine the writing performance of l2 learners on the level-specific tasks based on common european framework of reference (cefr) and (b) to investigate whether there was any difference between the students' self-assessed level of writing and the writing level reported by the raters. this study was conducted with 138 iranian students at ba and ma levels ...

Abstract Our pilot project aims to develop a set of text collections and annotation tools facilitate the creation datasets (corpora) for development AI classification models. These models can automatically assess text’s reading difficulty on levels described by Common European Framework Reference (CEFR). The ability accurately consistently readability level texts is crucial authors (language) t...

Chroniques de l’EFRhttps://journals.openedition.org/cefr/3777https://journals.openedition.org/cefr/2154 Introduction L’etude du mole nord‑sud Portus, volet archeologique programme quinquennal l’EFR « Ostie‑Portus, hub l’Empire romain », s’est concentree lors des deux premieres campagnes de 2017 et 2018 sur les portions terminales la structure (fig. 1, ABC). Apres une annee d’interruption operat...

We developed an approach to predict the proficiency level of Estonian language learners based on the CEFR guidelines. We performed learner classification by studying morphosyntactic variation and lexical richness in texts produced by learners of Estonian as a second language. We show that our features which exploit the rich morphology of Estonian by focusing on the nominal case and verbal mood ...

We present a new resource for Swedish, SweLL, a corpus of Swedish Learner essays linked to learners’ performance according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). SweLL consists of three subcorpora – SpIn, SW1203 and Tisus, collected from three different educational establishments. The common metadata for all subcorpora includes age, gender, native languages, time of residence in ...

The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) has been globally accepted as a framework for language teaching, learning, and assessment. Thailand also adopted the CEFR in 2014 to escalate its English education quality all levels, placing an emphasis on action-oriented approach nationwide. Few studies have explored factors influencing successful implementation. As such, current study, framed...

Abstract The European Council has been instrumental in the standardization of language competence levels and certifications with guidelines provided Common Framework Reference for Languages (CEFR) published 2001 later reviewed 2020 Companion Volume New Descriptors (CEFRCV). Cambridge Assessment English Trinity College are two highest regarded institutions at international level that grant their...

This study explores the impact of professional learning about Common European Framework Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR) on second language (L2) teachers’ classroom practice. Ninety self-selected French as a (FSL) teachers across Canada responded to an online survey their planning, teaching, and assessment/evaluation practices before versus after learning. The resu...