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Bechger, Timo M.; Kuijper, Henk; Maris, Gunter – Language Assessment Quarterly, 2009
This article reports on two related studies carried out to link the State examination of Dutch as a second language to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). In the first study, key persons from institutions for higher education were asked to determine the minimally required language level of beginning students. In the…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Standard Setting (Scoring), Indo European Languages, Guidelines
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Tannenbaum, Richard J.; Wylie, E. Caroline – ETS Research Report Series, 2008
The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) describes language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening on a 6-level scale. In this study, English-language experts from across Europe linked CEFR levels to scores on three tests: the TOEFL® iBT test, the TOEIC® assessment, and the TOEIC "Bridge"™ test.…
Descriptors: Language Tests, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Computer Assisted Testing
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Tannenbaum, Richard J.; Wylie, E. Caroline – ETS Research Report Series, 2005
The Common European Framework describes language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening on a six-level scale. The Framework provides a common language with which to discuss students' progress. This report describes a study conducted with two panels of English language experts to map scores from four tests that collectively assess…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Tests, Second Language Learning, Foreign Countries