2. Presentation summary:
Topic 1: What is CEFR? Introductory notes
Topic 2: How to achieve the learning objectives designed for A2
and B1 CEFR levels
Topic 3: How to create comics linked to learning objectives for A2
CEFR level
Topic 4: How to create comics linked to learning objectives for B1
CEFR level
Topic 5: How to create comics in the classroom in order to achieve
the proficiency levels aimed for
Hello! Welcome
to my
presentation!
3. Topic 1: What is CEFR? Introductory notes
The Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment
(CEFR) is a comprehensive tool created
by the Council of Europe to measure
the foreign language level
of learners.
Search the Council of Europe website for more details on the CEFR:
https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/level-descriptions
4. The CEFR areas of interest:
Language skills:
• Speaking (production and
interaction)
• Reading
• Listening
• Writing
Language activities:
• reception (listening and
reading),
• production (spoken and
written),
• interaction (spoken and
written),
• mediation (translating and
interpreting)
Practical purposes:
• developing syllabuses
• evaluating language learning
needs
• designing courses
• developing learning
materials
• describing language policies
• continuous/self-assessment
• teacher training programmes
• creating
tests/exams/marking exams
Six reference levels:
• C2 (Mastery or proficiency)
• C1 (Effective operational proficiency
or advanced)
• B2 (Vantage or Upper Intermediate)
• B1 (Threshold or Intermediate)
• A2 (Waystage or elementary)
• A1 (Breakthrough or beginner)
What are the
CEFR levels?
5. Topic 2: How to achieve the learning
objectives designed for A2 and B1 levels?
OBJECTIVE
METHOD
CONTENT ASSESSMENT
LEARNING TOOL
6. Descriptors for A2 level (spoken interaction, spoken production, listening, reading, writing)
General descriptors for B1 level
For A2 (Waystage or elementary), the learners are able to understand
basic information and use language in familiar, routine contexts with
elementary vocabulary.
General descriptors for A2 level
For B1 (Threshold or intermediate), the learners are able to understand
the main points of clear texts and use language in simple connected text
on familiar topics and areas of interest.
7. Topic 3: How to create comics linked to
learning objectives for A2?
Descriptors for the linguistic
domain which includes
lexical, grammatical
(morphological, syntactic),
semantic,
orthographic/ortoepic and
phonological knowledge.
For A2, the user:
• has a repertoire of basic language which enables them to deal
with everyday situations with predictable content, though they
will generally have to compromise the message and search for
words/signs.
• can produce brief, everyday expressions in order to satisfy
simple needs of a concrete type (e.g. personal details, daily
routines, wants and needs, requests for information).
8. Topic 3: How to create comics linked to
learning objectives for B1?
For B1, the user:
• has a sufficient range of language to describe unpredictable
situations, explain the main points in an idea or problem with
reasonable precision and express thoughts on abstract or
cultural topics such as music and film.
• has enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to
express themselves with some hesitation and circumlocutions
on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel and
current events, but lexical limitations cause repetition and even
difficulty with formulation at times.
Descriptors for the linguistic
domain which includes
lexical, grammatical
(morphological, syntactic),
semantic,
orthographic/ortoepic and
phonological knowledge.
9. Topic 4: How to create comics in the
classroom in order to achieve the learning
objectives aimed for?
We identified
3 stages to
sustain this
topic
Using comics as a reader
Guidelines on creating comics in the classroom
Using comics in a group work activity
10. Example of comics produced to enhance learning
Topic: Present
Continuous
Level: A2
Objective:
reinforce the
continuous
aspect
Group work activity:
The students read the frame and assume
the identity of the characters to role-play
their parts. They write down the answers
in a chart on their worksheet.
Skills: reading,
speaking,
listening, writing
Topic:
Reported Speech
Level: B1
Skills: reading,
speaking,
listening, writing
Objective:
reinforce the
reporting
verbs
11. I hope you enjoyed this presentation!
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