What is the CEFR?

What does it actually mean to be fluent? For decades, language levels were a matter of opinion. Today they are a matter of global standards. IN THIS VIDEO: I’m demystifying the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) We’ll explore why we moved away from vague lables like intermediate and advanced to the A1-C2 scale and the impact this has had on language teaching and assessment. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Why did we need the CEFR? 03:27 From Threshold to the CEFR 05:22 A1-C2 and the Can Do statements 07:57 The impact of the CEFR 10:35 Outro RESOURCES AND TOOLS: Threshold 1990 - https://ealta.eu/documents/resources/Threshold-Level_CUP.pdf CEFR - https://rm.coe.int/1680459f97 ALTE Can do statements - https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/28906-alte-can-do-document.pdf WATCH NEXT: ABOUT ALEX WALLS ELT: Hello and welcome to my channel! I’m Alex, a CELTA Trainer and ELT professional dedicated to helping motivated teachers deliver better lessons and build more fulfilling careers. I’ve been teaching since 2012 in five different countries (and online), with students from more than 40 countries. As I completed my CELTA and Delta, my journey has taken me from teacher to academic manager and CELTA trainer. I believe that a good teacher is one that is constantly learning, adapting and refining what we do to find an effective approach for the context and constraints in which we are working. I use this channel to share practical insights and professional strategies to help you navigate your own teaching journey. I love meeting passionate educators, so please comment or reach out with topics you’d like to explore together. STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe for more ELT tips: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexWallsELT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awallselt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-walls-895a0713/ Telegram: https://web.telegram.org/k/#@AlexWallsELT FINE PRINT: A link in this description followed by an asterisk(*) is an affiliate link. If you purchase something through them, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel—thank you! Any music, additional videography or photography is either attributed within the video, or used under a creative commons license or other license which does not require attribution. Any view or opinion expressed in this video is based on my experience and qualifications within ELT and does not represent the views of any external organisation or training provider including those that I currently work for.