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CLB Benchmarks & Proficiency Levels Flashcards

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  1. How many benchmark levels does the CLB scale contain?

    Answer: 12

    The CLB scale contains 12 benchmark levels that describe English language proficiency from absolute beginner to near-native ability.

  2. The CLB scale is divided into three broad stages. Which option correctly identifies these stages?

    Answer: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced

    The CLB divides its 12 levels into three stages: Basic (CLB 1–4), Intermediate (CLB 5–8), and Advanced (CLB 9–12).

  3. Which CLB levels correspond to the 'Basic' stage of proficiency?

    Answer: CLB 1–4

    CLB levels 1 through 4 make up the Basic stage, representing beginner-level English proficiency.

  4. The CLB was developed primarily to assess the language proficiency of which population?

    Answer: Adult immigrants and international students in Canada

    The CLB was specifically developed to assess the English language proficiency of adult immigrants and international students in Canada.

  5. Which four language skill areas does the CLB assess?

    Answer: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening

    The CLB assesses the four core language skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.

  6. A CLB level is best described as:

    Answer: A benchmark of language tasks a person can perform consistently

    A CLB level represents a benchmark of specific language tasks that a person can perform consistently and successfully in real contexts.

  7. At which CLB level does the 'Advanced' stage begin?

    Answer: CLB 9

    The Advanced stage begins at CLB 9 and extends through CLB 12, representing high proficiency approaching near-native ability.