THOMPSON, Colin James    Department   Aoyama Gakuin University  Department of English, College of Literature    Position   Associate Professor
Language	English
Publication Date	2024/01
Type	Book
Title	Framework English B
Contribution Type	Collaboration
Journal Type	Japan
Publisher	Kinseido
Volume, Issue, Page	pp.1-136
Total page number	136
Author and coauthor	Tim Woolstencroft and Colin Thompson
Details	This is book 2 in a series of English language textbooks designed to improve learners’ communicative and cognitive skills. Based on the aims and assessment criteria of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), this book follows CEFR’s goals for developing learners’ language skills. CEFR’s assessment criteria is categorized into proficiency levels (A1-C2), and this action-based book primarily targets A2-B1 levels. Vocabulary has been selected largely from the A2-B2 CEFR-J levels; a CEFR informed word list designed for Asian learners of English. Book 2 builds on book 1 by targeting higher levels of CEFR-J rated vocabulary and CEFR rated grammar. The selected language has been allocated within 6 topic-based modules of personal, social, educational and professional relevance for learners, by covering topics such as biographies, personalities and predictions. In doing so, learners can develop interpersonal and intrapersonal skills by understanding how people can communicate effectively, as well as knowing their own strengths and weaknesses, and identifying their potential career paths. Furthermore, these modules are looked at from international viewpoints so learners can improve their understanding of multiculturalism and express their opinions about different cultures.
ISBN	9784764742017
URL for researchmap	https://researchmap.jp/researchmapcthompson/books_etc/44116161