The English teachers voice

  What is the CEFR? T he Common European Framework of Reference (usually abbreviated to the CEFR) describes what language learners can do at different stages of their learning. The CEFR is language-neutral, which means that it can be applied to any foreign language learning situation. It was originally designed as a comprehensive reference tool to promote educational transparency and to allow movement between countries for work or study within the European Union. Since its publication in 2001, the CEFR has been translated into 37 languages and its use has spread outside Europe, from Asia to Latin America, as an aid to defining levels for learning, teaching, and assessment. The CEFR describes six broad levels of ability, with A1 being the lowest and C2 the highest. Learners are classified into three distinct groups: the Basic User (levels A1 and A2), the Independent User (B1 and B2), and the Proficient User (C1 and C2).  A1 Beginner A person with an A1 le...

  In all levels of English, from the fundamentals of A1, all the way to the proficiency of C2 and above, vocabulary forms the foundation of all manner of communication, not to mention the perception that those with whom we are communicating with perceive of us. In addition, when it comes to preparation for international exams, the more vocabulary that we learn and are able to effectively use, the higher the score that is achievable in the final grade, ultimately opening more doors to greater opportunities. Furthermore, for those people who are fortunate enough to study in a university in an English-speaking country, their level of comprehension and language production will always have a profound effect on their ability to study and achieve their desired, or required grades. While there are literally hundreds of thousands of words in the English language, and deciding upon which to learn, and which to neglect is an impossible choice to make, below is a list of 100 words deemed valua...

  A solid knowledge of academic vocabulary is the key to attaining a high score in the TOEFL or IELTS tests.  Below is a list of 320 essential words for passing the TOEFL or IELTS test including definitions and sample sentences . Whilst learning huge volumes of vocabulary may seem daunting to most people if you leave yourself plenty of time, enough to learn say 5 to 10 words per day correctly, then the process should be easier, and less stressful. Also, reading a wide variety of materials, specifically academic ones that are related to the subjects covered in the tests will help a considerable amount. Articles can be found in magazines or websites and help to put the words into an understandable context. I hope that this list of vocabulary helps you with your test preparation. Good luck and good studying. The 320 Words That You Need to Know in Order To Maximize Your Score In The TOEFL Test. Word Definition Sample Sentence Abundant Present in large quantities. Living close t...