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What Is the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages??

Various studies have been conducted to establish standards in the international context of foreign language teaching. Today, the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is the most frequently consulted source throughout the world, especially in the teaching of European languages. According to the CEFR, which defines language levels and includes learning outcomes within the scope of language skills, a foreign student learning the target language completes his/her learning in the context of “grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills” and reaches the level of a “proficient user” of the target language.

According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the level descriptors are as follows:

Basic User

A1

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of concrete needs. Can introduce himself/herself and others, and can ask and answer questions about personal details (for example, where they live, people they know, and things they have). Can interact in a simple way provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

A2

Can understand frequently used expressions and sentences related to areas of most immediate relevance such as personal information, family, shopping, work, and the immediate environment. Can communicate at a simple level when a direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters is involved. Can describe his/her background, education, surroundings, and immediate needs.

Independent User

B1

Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in a country where the language learned is spoken.When clear and standard language is used, can understand the main points of speech on familiar matters such as work, school, and leisure activities. Can express himself/herself in a simple but connected way on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe events and experiences; explain dreams, expectations, aims, and goals; and give basic reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

B2

Can grasp the main ideas of texts dealing with both abstract and concrete topics; can understand discussions in his/her own field of specialization. Can interact with native speakers with a degree of fluency and naturalness without much strain. 

Can express himself/herself clearly and in detail on a wide range of subjects, state an opinion on a current issue, and discuss the positive and negative aspects of a topic.

Proficient User

C1

Can understand long and complex texts of various types and recognize implicit meanings and nuances within the text. Can express himself/herself fluently and spontaneously, immediately using accurate words and expressions without much obvious searching. Can use the language effectively and flexibly for social, professional, and academic purposes. Can present views on complex issues clearly, systematically, and in detail, and can appropriately use a variety of linguistic devices to connect texts.

C2

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize and interpret information from different spoken and written sources and can critically address, from his/her own perspective, the arguments and ideas intended to be presented in a presentation. Can express himself/herself very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in very complex situations.

“Academic Turkish”

Through “Academic Turkish” instruction, students will attain the proficiency needed to meet all of their needs throughout their academic lives. In the context of our university, the instructional design of the “Academic Turkish” course is shaped by aims such as preparing international students who will study in undergraduate and graduate programs in both formal and open education programs, equipping students who will study in different fields with field-specific terminology, and enabling students to acquire the advanced reading, writing, and listening skills they will need throughout their academic lives.