Episode 1: The Basics: The CEFR and Grammar

<p>In the first episode, I wanted to cover some of the basic concepts to understand the type of feedback I give to my students. I will cover other ideas as what we look at when we analyze grammar in speaking in the broader concept of <strong>English as a Lingua Franca</strong> (ELF)</p> <p><strong>Useful resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languages">The CEFR</a> (The <em>Common European Framework of Reference</em> for Languages)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACTFL_Proficiency_Guidelines">The ACTFL</a> (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and <a href="https://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/guidelines/OralProficiencyWorkplacePoster.pdf">its levels</a>.</li> </ul> <p>Intro music: Natural duality (Theme) by <a href="https://josephmcdade.com/music">Joseph McDade</a></p> <p><br></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatyousayinenglish/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/whatyousayinenglish/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/whatyousayinenglish/support</a>