Identity matters in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and its Companion Volume

• Published in: Language learning journal Vol. 51; no. 2; pp. 253 - 262
• Main Author: Byram, Michael
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 04.03.2023; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Common European Framework of Reference; Companion Volume; Cultural Awareness; Cultural Background; Cultural Pluralism; Educational Policy; Educational standards; Evaluation Methods; Foreign Countries; Guidelines; Guides; Identity; Inclusion; Language Proficiency; Multilingualism; Personality Traits; pluricultural competence; Rating Scales; Reference Materials; Second Language Instruction; Second Language Learning; Self Concept; social inclusion; Social Integration; Student Characteristics; European Union; Europe

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages has been a major influence on language teaching in Europe and beyond and its Companion Volume will probably have the same significance. It is important therefore that education professionals understand the underlying concepts, including the co...