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

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Levels B1 / B1+ 
CEFR Descriptor (2017 Extended Set) 
Relevance for adaptation to 
ages 7-10 
Accredited / registered ELP can-do statements 
ages 7-10 
Written Reception
 
OVERALL READING COMPREHENSION 
OVERALL READING COMPREHENSION 
B1 
B1 
Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her 
field and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension. 
Relevant, e.g. textbooks. 
READING CORRESPONDENCE 
READING CORRESPONDENCE 
B1+ 
Can understand formal correspondence on less familiar subjects well 
enough to redirect it to someone else. 
Partially relevant: e.g. opening mail 
at home. 
B1
B1 
Can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in 
personal letters well enough to correspond regularly with a pen friend. 
Relevant. 
I can read email letters, letters and postcards. [116.2010-POR/6-10] 
I can understand longer passages and recognise people’s points of view, e.g. a longer e-mail message or 
letter… [70.2006-UK/PRI] 
I can understand events, exclamations, and emotions in common or electronic letters, if they are written in 
everyday language. [86.2007-ARM/6-10] 
I can read and understand personal letters from my family and friends, e.g. letters from a pen-pal. [94.2008-
AUS/6-10] 
I can understand letters and personal messages that report about experiences, and in which somebody writes 
about his/her feelings, wishes and hopes. [2012.R007-TUR/6-12] 
Can understand straightforward personal letters, emails or postings 
giving a relatively detailed account of events and experiences. 
Relevant. 
I can understand longer personal letters and messages that report about events, experiences, feelings, wishes, 
and plans. [2012.R007-TUR/6-12] 
READING FOR ORIENTATION 
READING FOR ORIENTATION 
B1+ 
B1+ 
Can scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather 
information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to 
fulfil a specific task.