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

Partially relevant: could work 
towards this with age appropriate 
tasks, and with support and 
guidance. 
Can use stock phrases (e.g. ‘That's a difficult question to answer’) to 
gain time and keep the turn whilst formulating what to say.
Partially relevant: could work 
towards this with age appropriate 
tasks, and with support and 
guidance. 
THEMATIC DEVELOPMENT 
THEMATIC DEVELOPMENT 
B2+ 
B2+ 
Can develop an argument systematically with appropriate highlighting 
of significant points, and relevant supporting detail. 
Partially relevant: on topics related 
to school subjects or hobbies. 
Can present and respond to complex lines of argument convincingly.
Partiallly relevant: on topics related 
to school subjects or hobbies. 
B2 
B2 
Can follow the conventional structure of the communicative task 
concerned, when communicating straightforward ideas. 
Partially relevant: if he/she has 
necessary background knowledge. 
Can develop a clear description or narrative, expanding and 
supporting his/her main points with relevant supporting detail and 
examples. 
Partially relevant: e.g. on topics 
related to school subjects or 
hobbies. 
Can develop a clear argument, expanding and supporting his/her points 
of view at some length with subsidiary points and relevant examples. 
Partially relevant: e.g. on topics 
related to school subjects or 
hobbies. 
Can evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various options. 
Partially relevant: e.g. on topics 
related to school subjects or 
hobbies. 

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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 
Can clearly signal the difference between fact and opinion.