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European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR)

Do you know the European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR)?


This tool has been established by the Council of Europe.

“It was designed to provide a transparent, coherent and comprehensive basis for the elaboration of language syllabuses and curriculum guidelines, the design of teaching and learning materials, and the assessment of foreign language proficiency.” *
 

All the general classes offered by LFO aims to make you progress in the CEFR’ levels.


DELF (A1, A2, B1, B2) and DALF (C1, C2) have been consistent with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages since 1 September 2005.

 

The DILF (initial diploma in French language) is a qualification in French as a foreign language that assesses basic users (level A1.1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). It is an initial step towards the DELF and DALF.**

 

 

DILF, DELF, DALF Diplomas are independent and test the four language proficiencies

(reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Those Diplomas have a life-long validity.


Validated by a certified corrector team and delivered by the French Ministry of Education, those diplomas are internationally recognized and frequently used by the foreign Ministry of Education. Those exams can be passed in more than a thousand exam centers such as the “Alliances Françaises” or the French Institute, based on the same international standard (CEFR) used in 164 countries.

 

 

 

At LFO each level of the CEFR is divided into two or three sub-categories (for example: A1 = A1.1 + A1.2)

Sources used for this rubric:
-    *http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/cadre1_en.asp
-    **http://www.ciep.fr

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