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CEFR - Common European Framework Sociolinguistic Appropriateness Flashcards

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  1. What does "face" mean in the context of politeness theory relevant to CEFR?

    Answer: The public self-image a person wants to maintain in interaction

    "Face" refers to the public self-image everyone wants to maintain - politeness strategies protect face.

  2. At B1, which sociolinguistic skill does CEFR describe?

    Answer: Can recognize significant markers of formal and informal speech

    B1 learners can recognize and respond to significant formal/informal markers in speech.

  3. Which CEFR descriptor relates to understanding cultural references and allusions?

    Answer: Sociolinguistic and sociocultural competence

    Cultural references and allusions fall under sociolinguistic and sociocultural competence in CEFR.

  4. What is "dialect" in the context of CEFR sociolinguistic competence?

    Answer: A regional or social variety of language with distinctive features

    A dialect is a regional or social variety of language with distinctive phonological, lexical, and grammatical features.

  5. How does CEFR connect sociolinguistic competence to intercultural communication?

    Answer: Sociolinguistic competence includes cultural knowledge needed for appropriate cross-cultural interaction

    Sociolinguistic competence includes cultural knowledge essential for appropriate cross-cultural interaction.

  6. At C2, what does CEFR say about a learner's sociolinguistic range?

    Answer: Full sociolinguistic flexibility across all registers, dialects, and cultural contexts

    C2 sociolinguistic competence is fully flexible - all registers, dialects, and cultural contexts.