Approche théorique du concept « seuil(s) » dans la didactique des langues
Theoretical approach of the concept "threshold(s)" in the didactics of languages

Author(s): Natalia AVORNICESĂ
Subject(s): Cultural history, Foreign languages learning, History of ideas, Language acquisition, Cultural Essay, Philology
Published by: Editura Junimea
Keywords: Threshold; CEFR; level; language teaching; threshold level; Council of Europe;
Summary/Abstract: The concept of “threshold” is closely linked with the development of foreign language teaching. Most often, the word “threshold” is encountered in the phrase “level-threshold” and has become in recent years one of the key concepts in language teaching and the CEFR. The usefulness of the threshold level (threshold levels) is justified by its use in the development of different textbooks and language methods, curricula, certifications, assessment tests and for teachers. The origin of the term is associated with the mid-1970s with the Threshold Level, which represents the first functional / notional specification of language needs of the Council of Europe.

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