you may have heard of Common European Framework of Reference

全球最有價值的英語證書

or CEFR, but what is it

作為一名語言學習者 或教師

and why does it matter for English language learners?

您也許聽說過 歐洲現代語言教學大綱

It's actually pretty simple.

簡稱為CEFR

Different learners have different levels of language ability

但這一大綱究竟是什麼？

but opinions about your English level can be subjective.

為什麼它對英語學習者 有重要意義呢？

Your friends may think your English is good but an employer might think it

其實很簡單

is not good enough

不同的學習者的 語言能力水準不同

and you may be better at some skills than others, for example you may be able

但人們對您英語水準的看法 可能很主觀

to read better than you can speak.

朋友也許覺得 您的英語還不錯

We need a clear objective way to describe language skills that

但是雇主卻有可能 認為您的英語不夠好

everyone can agree on.

而也許您某些技能 比其他技能強

This is what the CEFR provides.

比如說，您的閱讀 也許比口語好

The CEFR breaks down language learning

我們需要一個明確、客觀 公認的方式

into six levels which it calls A1 to C2.

來描述語言能力

The starting point A1 describes a very basic language level.

這就是CEFR所提供的

As a learner you can move up the levels until you reach Proficiency, C2 level.

CEFR把語言學習劃分成

This is a really advanced level.

從A1到C2的六個級別

By describing what you can do in reading

起始級別A1級 表示最基本的語言水準

writing, speaking and listening the CEFR will tell you where you are on the

作為一名學習者 您可以循序漸進

journey from beginner A1 through to Proficiency C2.

達到C2熟練應用級別

There are many Cambridge English exams available for different ages and stages

C2是一個非常高水準的級別

of learning

通過對閱讀、寫作、口語

all matched to CEFR levels from young learners

聽力方面的能力描述

through to university and the workplace or simply for travel.

CEFR可以讓您清楚瞭解 自己現有的水準

The CEFR was developed by the Council of Europe

是在起始級別A1到熟練級別C2 這一學習過程中所處的級別

with extensive support from University of Cambridge ESOL examinations.

劍橋英語有多個測試

People from all over the world use the CEFR to explain what level

適合不同年齡 與不同學習階段

of English they are at

這些測試都與CEFR相匹配

and what level of English they need.

涵蓋從兒童到大學及職場 或是旅遊所需

It is used by learners, teachers, universities,

CEFR由歐洲委員會研發

governments and employers.

並得到劍橋大學 外語考試部的全方位支持

The CEFR has been very influential

世界各地的人們都在使用CEFR

and not only in Europe.

來詮釋他們現有的英語水準

It's been published in more than 35 languages

以及所需的英語水準

and descriptions of individual languages have also been developed.

學習者、教師、高校、政府

Cambridge is a partner in the English Profile program

以及雇主們廣泛採用CEFR

which provides very useful descriptions of English grammar and vocabulary

CEFR在歐洲 以及全球都極具影響力

at each level of the CEFR.

CEFR發行了超過35個語種

Understanding your language level will help you to

而每個語種的描述 也已經研發出來了

achieve your goal

劍橋是“英語語言剖析(English Profile)專案的合作夥伴

whether it's going on holiday abroad, studying at school or university

該項目提供了CEFR中 每個級別

or getting a job and that's why the CEFR levels

的英語語法及詞彙的詳盡說明

are useful for everyone.

瞭解您的語言水準 可以祝您達成目標