我国英语能力等级量表研制的基本思路

Some Thoughts on Developing China Common Framework for English Language Proficiency

制定国家外语能力等级量表是建设国家外语能力测评体系的基础。要基于我国外语教育教学实际并着眼于国家未来发展对外语能力的要求,依据先进的语言教学、学习和测试理论,对语言能力进行科学合理的界定,并在实证研究的基础上科学地分级描述。量表要兼具实用性和可操作性,为各级各类外语教学、测评提供参照标准,为外语学习者、学校及社会提供服务。

Developing China common frameworks for foreign languages is the basic step towards establishing a national foreign language assessment system. The scales should take into consideration the current situation of China ’s foreign language education and aim at its future demand and development. The description and classification of the required abilities should be based on scientific research with carefully planned investigation. The scales are expected to be feasible and practical, providing a common framework of reference for foreign language learning, teaching, and assessment. English is the most common foreign language in China, so a common framework of reference for English should be the first one to be developed.