The Use of the CEFR and the CEFR Companion Volume 2020 in Language Education – Benefits and Challenges     

What knowledge and/or skills will I gain from this course?

Recently there has been a growing interest in using the CEFR and the CEFR Volume 2020 in language education. However, many of those involved in language learning, teaching and assessment are unsure how to understand and implement the framework. This course is therefore designed to address such uncertainties. It will cover aspects such as the innovative aspects of the CEFR’s
approach to language learning, teaching, and assessment, and will illustrate
the use of the CEFR and the Companion Volume 2020 with examples of their
(successful) implementation.

Who is this course suitable for?

The course is suitable for language teachers, language assessment specialists and anyone interested in language learning and testing, with or without CEFR experience.

How is this course delivered?

This course is delivered online via Microsoft Teams over two half-days. It includes two sessions of 3.5 hours.

Who is the course tutor?

The course tutor, Prof. Waldemar Martyniuk (Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland) is a worldwide expert in language education and assessment and brings fresh perspectives on how to use the CEFR.

Testimonial

"Our trainer was extremely knowledgeable and presented the content in an engaging way."

When is the next course?

The date of the next course is to be confirmed soon.

How can I register?

Registration for this course is not yet open.

Expression of Interest

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Can several people from the same organisation join this course?

For group bookings, ALTE advises to book a maximum of three places per organisation.

How can I pay?

Full payment is required on registration. We strongly recommend that payment is made online using a Visa, MasterCard or American Express. However, if it is not possible to pay with a credit/debit card when registering, please contact the ALTE Services Unit (servicesunit@alte.org) to request an invoice with bank transfer payment instructions.