CLB Benchmarks & Proficiency Levels Flashcards

A CLB 4 speaker attempting a reading task would most likely succeed at:

Answer: Identifying the main topic in a short, simple notice

At CLB 4 (upper Basic stage), readers can identify the main topic in short, simple texts like notices or signs.

In the CLB framework, the 'context' for language tasks typically includes which of the following?

Answer: Personal, social, educational, and occupational settings

CLB contexts include personal, social, educational, and occupational settings, reflecting the range of situations in which newcomers use English in Canada.

Which of the following best describes CLB Level 12?

Answer: A highly proficient user with near-native communicative ability

CLB 12 represents the highest level, describing a highly proficient language user with near-native communicative ability across all four skill areas.

What does 'task complexity' refer to in the CLB framework?

Answer: The degree of difficulty in performing a language task based on factors like familiarity and cognitive demand

Task complexity in the CLB refers to how difficult a language task is, based on factors such as topic familiarity, cognitive demands, and the amount of contextual support available.

Which of the following groups BEST represents the intended users of the CLB framework?

Answer: Settlement agencies, language trainers, and immigration authorities

The CLB is used by a broad range of stakeholders including settlement agencies, language trainers, employers, and immigration authorities to assess and communicate English proficiency.

Which key characteristic makes the CLB suitable for a diverse range of learner populations?

Answer: It describes proficiency across a wide range from beginner to near-native

The CLB's wide 12-level scale allows it to describe and track proficiency across a diverse range of learners, from absolute beginners to near-native speakers.

When the CLB is used in a settlement language program, what is the PRIMARY purpose of assigning a CLB level to a learner?

Answer: To communicate the learner's current proficiency and guide appropriate program placement

In settlement language programs, assigning a CLB level helps communicate a learner's current proficiency clearly and guides appropriate program or course placement.