Tag Archives: ALTE

Adopting the Common European Framework of Languages – CEFR – in Thailand: What´s New In The CEFR?

Posted on February 28, 2022 by profesorbaker

Originally published at AsianCorrespondent.com on 7th April 2015 Source: Maxwellsnotes.com When Thailand’s new school year begins in May, teachers and schools across the country will begin the process of aligning their English language teaching with the Common European Framework of … Continue reading →

Posted in Connectivism, Culture, Education, EFL, Reflections, Research, Uncategorized | Tagged ALTE, CEFR, Common European Framework of Reference, EFL, ELL, ELT, ESL, language | Leave a comment

18% de los estudiantes evaluados logra certificar su nivel de inglés en el Simce 2012

Posted on June 7, 2013 by profesorbaker

Aumenta el número de estudiantes que logran demostrar un nivel suficiente en la comprensión de este idioma. En 2010 un 11% de los alumnos logró certificarse. Se observa una gran brecha entre los resultados de los jóvenes del grupo socioeconómico … Continue reading →

Posted in Connectivism, Culture, Education, Education Technology, EFL, Reflections, Research, Writing | Tagged 2012, ACE, Agencia de Calidad de la Educacion, ALTE, CEFR, Chile, early, Gabriela Mistral, hours, III Medio, inglés, level, MINEDUC, National English Test, nivel, profesor, results, SIMCE, socioeconomic, Teacher, test | Leave a comment

87% of Teachers of English in Chile Meet or Exceed Mineduc Standards

Posted on June 5, 2013 by profesorbaker

A report on Tuesday, June 4 in the El Mercurio newspaper reported the following information: “Education Assessment showed that 34% of teachers do not have the basic knowledge of the language.” Further, the headline (my translation) went on to include … Continue reading →

Posted in Connectivism, Education, Education Technology, EFL, Reflections, Research, Teaching Tips, Writing | Tagged ALTE, CEFR, Chile, education, EFL, ELT, English, MINEDUC | Leave a comment

Cambridge ESOL, the CEFR & ALTE Can Do Statements: How many hours of study to reach each level?

Posted on October 7, 2012 by profesorbaker

All Cambridge English exams are developed using the principles and approaches of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) – the standard benchmark used internationally to describe language ability. Describing levels of language ability The CEFR describes language … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Education Technology, EFL | Tagged A1, A2, ALTE, B1, b2, C1, C2, Cambridge, cambridge english exams, Cambridge ESOL, Can Do Statements, CEFR, common european framework, common european framework of reference for languages, hours, level, study | Leave a comment

The Untold Story of the Chilean National English Test: SIMCE Inglés 2010

Posted on August 10, 2012 by profesorbaker

SIMCE Inglés 2010: The Untold Story of the Chilean National English Test Why do we take tests? Generally speaking, it’s because both the teacher and the learner are being held accountable. Accountability is an important concept. For English language teaching, … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Debates, Education, Education Technology, EFL, Higher Education Teaching & Learning, Reading, Reflections, Research, Teaching Tips, Writing | Tagged accountability, ALTE, basic, CEFR, Chile, education, English, english language teaching, level, research, SIMCE, SIMCE Inglés 2010, standard, test, testing, The Untold Story of the Chilean National English Test | Leave a comment

Chilean Ministry of Education – English Opens Doors Program: English Standards (Ideal Goal)

Posted on August 2, 2012 by profesorbaker

English Standards The Ministry of Education, through the English Opens Doors Program, has defined as the national ideal goal, the following levels which are considered necessary for English students grade 8 (8° Básico) and grade 12 (4° Medio), as well … Continue reading →