Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment

Partially relevant: could work 
towards this with age appropriate 
tasks, and if he/she has necessary 
background knowledge. 
Can express his/her ideas and opinions with precision, present and 
respond to complex lines of argument convincingly.
Partially relevant: could work 
towards this with age appropriate 
tasks and if he/she has necessary 
background knowledge. 

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Levels B2 / B2+ 
CEFR Descriptor (2017 Extended Set) 
Relevance for adaptation to 
ages 7-10 
Accredited / registered ELP can-do statements 
ages 7-10 
FORMAL DISCUSSION (meetings) 
FORMAL DISCUSSION (meetings) 
B2+ 
B2+ 
Can keep up with an animated discussion, identifying accurately 
arguments supporting and opposing points of view. 
Partially relevant: e.g. on topics 
related to school subjects or 
hobbies. 
Can express his/her ideas and opinions with precision, present and 
respond to complex lines of argument convincingly. 
Partially relevant: could work 
towards this with age appropriate 
tasks, if he/she has necessary 
background knowledge. 
B2 
B2 
Can follow the discussion on matters related to his/her field, understand 
in detail the points given prominence by the speaker. 
Partially relevant: could work 
towards this with age appropriate 
tasks and topics. 
Can contribute, account for and sustain his/her opinion, evaluate 
alternative proposals and make and respond to hypotheses.
Partially relevant: could work 
towards this with support and 
guidance. 
GOAL-ORIENTED CO-OPERATION (e.g. assembling a furniture kit, 
discussing a document, organising an event etc.) 
GOAL-ORIENTED CO-OPERATION (e.g. assembling a furniture kit, discussing a document, organising an event 
etc.) 
B2+ 
B2+ 
As B2 
B2 
B2 
Can understand detailed instructions reliably.