Language for Success Framework Incorporating ASL
Recognizing the importance of supporting the Deaf community, CCLB has made significant efforts to incorporate ASL into the Language for Success framework. “Receptive” and “Expressive” are the terms used in the Canadian Language Benchmarks for the Deaf (CLBD). CCLB understands that other terms such as “interpretive” and “presentational” may be used elsewhere.
You can view an ASL video associated with the text on screen by clicking this button in each section of the framework: 
Purpose of the Framework
The Language for Success framework supports language, workforce, and workplace training design and instruction. It draws on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) to provide insight into the language needed to demonstrate the nine Skills for Success (SFS).
It can be used by instructors and program designers to:
- Identify skills that second language users need for successful workforce integration
- Design programs and curricula
- Develop targeted instructional content
- Choose relevant learning resources for language classes
- Understand how typical workplace tasks relate to CLB levels
Discover the Framework
The Language for Success framework provides information about the language involved in demonstrating the nine Skills for Success. It is organized using the Skills for Success as conceptualized by the Government of Canada. Select a skill to learn more.
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Skills for Success includes three core language skills. For these skills, the Language for Success framework shows the relationship between Skills for Success and Canadian Language Benchmarks levels.
Skills for Success includes six other skills, which are often used in combination with language skills. Learners may already have these skills; the Language for Success framework makes evident the language involved in demonstrating them.
The Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and Skills for Success (SFS) serve different purposes, but both address communication skills. The relationship between SFS core language skills and CLB was first established through a study led by the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks in 2005.
Canadian Language Benchmarks
A national standard that describes communicative ability in English as a Second Language (ESL).
Skills for Success
A national framework that identifies nine key skills Canadians need for work, learning and life.
