การสอบ CEFR ระดับ B2+_24-9-2021

การสอบ CEFR ระดบั B2+
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1. ความรู้และความเข้าใจเกยี่ วกับ CEFR
2. CEFR กับการเลื่อนวิทยฐานะ

3. กลยุทธใ์ นการทาข้อสอบ CEFR

What is CEFR?

• Common European Framework
of References for Languages:
Learning, Teaching, Assessment

• First published in 2001 by the
Council of Europe.

Retrieved from https://rm.coe.int/1680459f97 on 7-9-2021

• The latest companion version of
CEFR was published in 2020.

• Aim to update and add
descriptions in different domains
(pp. 23-25).

Retrieved from https://rm.coe.int/common-european-
framework-of-reference-for-languages-learning-
teaching/16809ea0d4 on 7-9-2021

What is CEFR?

 Purpose: to provide a common basis for the
elaboration of language syllabuses,
curriculum guidelines, examinations,
textbooks, etc. across the member states of
the Council of Europe.

 Usage: embedded in acceptable learning
theories confirmed by educational experts
in the Europe.

What is CEFR? (Cont.)

 Focuses: (i) to explain language
knowledge and skills required for learners to
communicate in a language; and

(ii) to guide language learners
how to develop knowledge and skills a
language in advanced levels.

What is CEFR? (Cont.)

 Strengths:
(i) ‘Life-long Learning’

(ii) ‘International Co-operation in the Field of
Modern Languages’

(iii) ‘International Mobility’

(iv) ‘Transparent Standard’

What is CEFR? (Cont.)

 Criteria: to exploit the descriptors specifying
progressive mastery of each skill, which is
graded on a six-level scale ( i.e., A1, A2, B1,
B2, C1, and C2 respectively).

The CEFR Levels: Global Scale

Proficient User
Independent User

Basic User

Retrieved from https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/126130-cefr-diagram.pdf on 13-9-2021

A1: Beginner

• Can understand and use familiar everyday
expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the
satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.

• Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask
and answer questions about personal details such
as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and
things he/she has.

• Can interact in a simple way provided the other
person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to
help.

A2: Elementary

• Can understand sentences and frequently used
expressions related to areas of most immediate
relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family
information, shopping, local geography,
employment).

• Can communicate in simple and routine tasks
requiring a simple and direct exchange of
information on familiar and routine matters.

• Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her
background, immediate environment and matters in
areas of immediate need.

B1: Intermediate

• Can understand the main points of clear standard
input on familiar matters regularly encountered in
work, school, leisure, etc.

• Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst
travelling in an area where the language is spoken.

• Can produce simple connected text on topics which
are familiar or of personal interest.

• Can describe experiences and events, dreams,
hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and
explanations for opinions and plans.

B2: Upper Intermediate

• Can understand the main ideas of complex text on
both concrete and abstract topics, including
technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.

• Can interact with a degree of fluency and
spontaneity that makes regular interaction with
native speakers quite possible without strain for either
party.

• Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of
subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue
giving the advantages and disadvantages of various
options.

C1: Advanced

• Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer
texts, and recognise implicit meaning.

• Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously
without much obvious searching for expressions.

• Can use language flexibly and effectively for social,
academic and professional purposes.

• Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on
complex subjects, showing controlled use of
organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive
devices.

C2: Proficient

• Can understand with ease virtually everything heard
or read.

• Can summarise information from different spoken and
written sources, reconstructing arguments and
accounts in a coherent presentation.

• Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently
and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning
even in more complex situations.

Retrieved from
https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?docume
ntId=090000168045bc7b on 13-9-2021

Interesting Facts about CEFR

• The global scale is NOT used for ‘labeling’.

• It is assumed that an individual could
leverage his/her language development to
one more advanced level.

• ‘Can do statement’ is noticeably used to
describe the CEFR levels.

How does CEFR support
an advancement in your teaching career?

เงอ่ื นไขการลดระยะเวลาสาหรบั การขอหรอื การเล่อื น
วทิ ยฐานะ (จาก 4 ปี เหลอื 3 ปี)

เงอ่ื นไขการลดระยะเวลาสาหรบั การขอหรอื การเล่อื น
วทิ ยฐานะ (จาก 4 ปี เหลอื 3 ปี)

1. ครูกลมุ่ สาระฯ ภาษาต่างประเทศ => C1/ C2
2. ครูกลมุ่ สาระฯ อน่ื ๆ => B2 / C1 / C2

3. ผลการสอบมีอายไุ ม่เกนิ 2 ปี นบั ถงึ วนั ท่ยี ่นื คาขอ

4. สอบใหม่ไดค้ ะแนนสูงข้ึน ใชล้ ดเวลาเพอ่ื วทิ ยฐานะครง้ั ถดั ไปได้
แตผ่ ลสอบตอ้ งมอี ายไุ ม่เกนิ 2 ปี นบั ถงึ วนั ท่ยี ่นื คาขอ

Teachers in Foreign Language Learning
Area

• Online-based Assessment

• Linguaskill: Cambridge Assessment English

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/linguaskill/information-
about-the-test/practice-materials/

• Three sections:
(i) Reading & Listening (1 hour)
(ii) Writing (45 minutes)
(iii) Speaking (15 minutes)

Teachers in Other Learning Areas

• Online-based Assessment Using Artificial
Intelligence (AI) Technology

• Versant English Test: Pearson Education

• Nine sections in four skills (50 minutes): reading
aloud, repeat, sentence builds, conversations,
typing, sentence completion, dictation,
passage reconstruction as well as summary and
opinion.

ตารางการเทยี บเทา่ ของคะแนนขอ้ สอบมาตรฐานตา่ งๆ กบั ระดบั CEFR

What are effective strategies in
taking English tests?

Recording 1

1. Which meal is the woman talking about?

a. breakfast
b. lunch
c. dinner
d. supper

Recording 2

2. What festival is the man talking about?

a. Christmas
b. Thanksgiving
c. New Year
d. His birthday

Recording 3

3. What are their jobs?

a. They are a waiter and waitress.
b. They work in a supermarket.
c. They are chefs.
d. They work in a bakery.

Recording 4

4. What is Mike going to study?

a. Engineering
b. Maths
c. Architecture
d. Art History

Recording 5

5. Where are Josh and Jack going?

a. To a friend’s house
b. To a football match
c. To the cinema
d. To a pub

Listen to Laura from Montreal, Canada talking about an
accident. Write T (true) or F (false) for each statement.

Listening for Details

____ 1. Laura was living in Japan at the time.
____ 2. She was visiting a friend.
____ 3. She took the wrong road.
____ 4. She hit an ambulance and broke her leg.

a. The bicycle that is for sale was built for a child.
b. Some parts of the bicycle must be changed.
c. Debbie is selling the bike because she is too big for it now.

a. Tom thinks Ben should look on the concert website.
b. Tim hopes that Ben will be able to come with him.
c. Tim wants to know if Ben can pay him back today.

a. You get into the park by going this way.
b. It is more expensive to go there alone.
c. You will have fun if you come with friend.

Man: That concert last night was terrific.
Woman: It was. Did you get to sit upfront?
Man: I had hoped to. But I got there too late.

What does the man mean by his SECOND statement?
a. I could not sit where I wanted.
b. I did not see the end of the concert.
c. I wish I could see the concert again.

Woman: What did you think of that book?
Man: I had a hard time with a lot of it.

What does the man mean?
a. The book was very difficult.
b. It took one day to read the book.
c. He was too busy to finish the book.

Woman: Are you still writing letters by hands? I cannot
believe it. You need to get with time!

Man: What do you mean?

Woman: I got this computer last year and have hardly
touched it.
What does the woman mean by her FIRST statement?

a. She wants to help the man fix his computer.

b. She believes the man needs to buy a new computer.
c. She thinks the man needs to use the computer more.









A person who says things that are not true is ________.

a. liar
b. drunkard
c. tailor
d. patient

We have no _______ in our files of your recent letter to tax
office.

a. account
b. memory
c. list
d. record

The funeral will be _______, and only members of the
dead man’s family will attend.

a. peculiar
b. particular
c. private
d. alone

Take this road and will ______ at the hotel in five minutes.

a. arrive
b. come
c. find
d. reach

Many kinds of ______ animals are disappearing or
have already disappeared from the earth.

a. brave
b. wild
c. unfriendly
d. angry

The play was very long, but there were two ____.

a. intervals
b. rests
c. interruptions
d. gaps

I wish George and his father would settle their
______ and start talking to each other again.

a. disagreements
b. differences
c. arguments
d. problems

Q & A SESSION

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