FROM EUROPE TO PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION IN GALICIA

THE COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE

The Common European Framework of Reference provides a common basis for the development of language programs, curricular guidance, etc, throughout Europe. 

It describes in an integrating way what the students of languages have to learn to do in order to use a language to communicate, as well as the knowledge and skills that they have to develop in order to act effectively. The description also includes the cultural context where the language is located.

The lowest level of the Common European Framework of Reference is Basic user, which is our reference to introduce English in preschool education. This basic level is divided into two sub-levels: A1 and A2.

A1 user is able to understand and use everyday expressions of very frequent use, as well as simple phrases designed to meet immediate needs. She/he can present herself/himself and others, ask for and give basic personal information about his/her belongings and the people he/she knows. She/he cand relate in an elementary way as long as her/his interlocutor speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to cooperate.

A2 user is able to understand phrases and expressions of frequent use related to areas of experience that are especially relevant to her/him (basic information about herself/himself and her/his family, purchases, places of interest, etc.). Knows how to communicate when carrying out simple and daily tasks that do not require more than simple and direct exchanges of information on issues that are known or usual. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their past and their environment, as well as issues related to their immediate needs.