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

Mediation Activities
 
OVERALL MEDIATION 
B1+ 
Can collaborate with people from other backgrounds, showing interest 
and empathy by asking and answering simple questions, formulating 
and responding to suggestions, asking whether people agree, and 
proposing alternative approaches. Can convey the main points made 
in long texts expressed in uncomplicated language on topics of 
personal interest, provided that he/she can check the meaning of 
certain expressions. 
Partially relevant: could work 
towards this with age appropriate 
topics such as school subjects, 
interests, etc. 
B1 
Can introduce people from different backgrounds, showing awareness 
that some questions may be perceived differently, and invite other 
people to contribute their expertise and experience, their views. Can 
convey information given in clear, well-structured informational texts 
on subjects that are familiar or of personal or current interest, although 
his/her lexical limitations cause difficulty with formulation at times. 
Partially relevant: could work 
towards this with age appropriate 
topics such as school subjects, 
interests, etc. 

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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 
Mediating a text
 
RELAYING SPECIFIC INFORMATION IN SPEECH 
B1 
Can relay (in Language B) the content of public announcements and 
messages spoken in clear, standard (Language A) at normal speed. 
Partially relevant: if subject matter 
is familiar. 
Can relay (in Language B) the contents of detailed instructions or 
directions, provided these are clearly articulated (in Language A).