CEFR CEFR - Common European Framework Pragmatic Competence Analysis 2

Question 1

What does "pragmatic competence" mean in the CEFR framework?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge of how to use language effectively and appropriately in context

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Ability to speak quickly

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Mastery of grammar rules

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Vocabulary size

Question 2

Which aspect of pragmatics involves knowing how to make an indirect request politely?

Accepted Answer

Functional competence

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Grammatical accuracy

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Phonological control

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Lexical range

Question 3

At B2, what pragmatic ability does CEFR describe?

Accepted Answer

Can understand and use implicit meaning, implication, and indirect communication

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Can only use direct, literal language

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Limited to formulaic expressions

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Cannot interpret humor or irony

Question 4

What is "discourse competence" in CEFR pragmatics?

Accepted Answer

The ability to organize utterances into coherent, well-structured discourse

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The ability to read long texts

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Grammar rule knowledge

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Speed of communication

Question 5

At A2, what limits a learner's pragmatic competence?

Accepted Answer

Limited repertoire of communicative functions; relies on formulaic expressions

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No limitations at A2

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A2 learners are fully pragmatically competent

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A2 learners can only write, not speak

Question 6

What is "implicature" in pragmatics, as relevant to CEFR?

Accepted Answer

Meaning conveyed beyond the literal words - what is implied but not stated

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A grammar mistake

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A vocabulary list

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A formal language register