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   CLB 2000: English as a second language for adults
   CLB 2000: ESL for Literacy Learners
   CLB 2000: Theoretical Framework
   CLB 5-10 Exit Assessment Tasks
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   Companion Tables to the Canadian Language Benchmarks 2000
   Developing Occupation-Specific Assessments
   Integrating CLB Assessment into your ESL Classroom
   Literacy Placement Tool (LPT) - Volume 1
   Literacy Placement Tool (LPT) - Volume 2
   Summative Assessment Manuals


CLB 2000: English as a Second Language for Adults

The Canadian Language Benchmarks describe a person’s ability to use the English language to accomplish a set of tasks at 12 Benchmark levels, in four language skill areas:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Writing

Each Benchmark contains:

  • A global performance, or a short Benchmark performance profile
  • Four selected competencies in social interaction, instructions, suasion and information
  • Examples of communication tasks which may be used to demonstrate the required standard of proficiency

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Date last updated: July 8, 2010