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CEFR Guide
Level 4
Touchstone 4
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Contents
Part 1 The Level of Touchstone 4 2
Part 2 Selection of Scales from the CEFR 3
Part 3 How the Goals of the CEFR Are Realized
in Touchstone 4 4
Part 4 How Each Unit of Touchstone 4 Relates to the CEFR 11
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Part 1 The Level of Touchstone 4
Touchstone 4 covers level B1 of the CEFR. This table describes the general degree of skill
achieved by learners at the B1 level.
Skill The learner will be able to:
Speaking connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and
ambitions.
briey give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or lm and describe his/her reactions.
deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is
spoken.
enter into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest, or pertinent to
everyday life (e.g., family, hobbies, work, travel, and current events).
Writing write simple, connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.
Listening understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar matters regularly
encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
understand the main point of many radio or TV programs on current affairs or topics of
personal or professional interest, when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
Reading understand texts that consist mainly of high-frequency, everyday, or job-related language.
understand descriptions of events, feelings, and wishes in personal letters.
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Part 2 Selection of Scales from the CEFR
Touchstone 4 aims to enable learners to achieve goals from the following
scales of the CEFR:
Speaking
Describing experience
Making a case
Addressing audiences
Conversation
Informal discussion
Goal-oriented cooperation
Information exchange
Interviewing and being interviewed
Monitoring and repair
Taking the oor (turn-taking)
Cooperating
Writing
Overall written production
Creative writing
Writing reports and essays
Overall written interaction
Correspondence
Notes, messages, and forms
Listening
Overall listening comprehension
Understanding conversation between native speakers
Listening to audio media and recordings
Reading
Overall reading comprehension
Reading for information and argument
Identifying cues and inferring
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Part 3 How the Goals of the CEFR Are Realized in Touchstone 4
Speaking
The learner will be able to Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit 12
reasonably uently relate a
straightforward narrative or description
as a linear sequence of points. (Describing
experience B1)
1C 2B 8B 9A
9B
9C
give detailed accounts of experiences,
describing feelings and reactions.
(Describing experience B1)
10A
relate details of unpredictable occurrences,
e.g., an accident. (Describing experience
B1)
1C
describe dreams, hopes, and ambitions.
12B
describe events, real or imagined.
10A 12B
narrate a story. (Describing experience B1) 6A
6D
develop an argument well enough to be
followed without difculty most of the
time. (Putting a case B1)
5C
5D
briey give reasons and explanations for
opinions, plans, and actions. (Putting a case
B1)
2A 11B
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give a prepared, straightforward
presentation on a familiar topic within
his/her eld, which is clear enough to
be followed without difculty most of
the time, and in which the main points
are explained with reasonable precision.
(Addressing audiences B1)
3D 11C
enter unprepared into conversations on
familiar topics. (Conversation B1)
1A
1B
1D
2C
2D
3A
3B
3C
4A
4B
4C
5A
5B
5C
5D
6B
6D
7A 9A
9B
9C
9D
10B
10D
11A
11B
11C
11D
12B
12D
maintain a conversation or discussion, but
may sometimes be difcult to follow when
trying to say exactly what he/she would
like to. (Conversation B1)
4C 7C 8C 11C 12C
express and respond to feelings such as
surprise, happiness, sadness, interest, and
indifference. (Conversation B1)
2B 6C 7C 8B
give brief comments on the views of
others. (Informal discussion B1)
5C
5D
6B
give or seek personal views and opinions
in discussing topics of interest. (Informal
discussion B1)
2A
2B
2D
3B
3C
5A
5B
5C
5D
8A
8B
8C
10B 12A
make his/her opinions and reactions
understood regarding solutions to
problems or practical questions of where
to go, what to do, or how to organize an
event (e.g., an outing). (Informal discussion
B1)
4A 7B
7C
7D
10C 11C
Speaking continued...
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express belief, opinion, agreement and
disagreement politely. (Informal discussion
B1)
2A
2B
2D
3B
3C
5A
5B
6C 8A
8B
8C
12A
generally follow what is said and, when
necessary, repeat back part of what
someone has said to conrm mutual
understanding. (Cooperation B1)
4C
make his/her opinions and reactions
understood regarding possible solutions
or the question of what to do next,
giving brief reasons and explanations.
(Cooperation B1)
4A 7B
7C
7D
10C 11C
invite others to give their views on how to
proceed. (Cooperation B1)
10C
exchange, check, and conrm accumulated
factual information on familiar, routine,
and nonroutine matters within his/her
eld with some condence. (Information
exchange B1)
2C 4C 10B
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nd out and convey straightforward,
factual information. (Information exchange
B1)
4D 7A
7B
carry out a prepared interview, checking
and conrming information, though he/she
may occasionally have to ask for repetition
if the other persons response is rapid or
extended. (Interviews B1)
12D
use a prepared questionnaire to carry
out a structured interview, with some
spontaneous follow-up questions.
(Interviews B1)
1A
1B
1D
2D 3A 4A 6D 7A 10C
ask for conrmation that a form used is
correct. (Monitoring B1)
10C
initiate, maintain, and close simple, face-
to-face conversations on topics that are
familiar or of personal interest. (Turn-
taking B1)
4C 8C 11C 12C
repeat back part of what someone has said
to conrm mutual understanding and help
keep the development of ideas on course,
and to invite others into the discussion.
(Cooperating B1)
2C 4C
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Writing
write straightforward, connected texts
on a range of familiar subjects within his/
her eld of interest, by linking a series
of shorter, discrete elements into a linear
sequence. (Overall production B1)
1D 3D 4D 6D 7D 9D 10D 11D
write accounts of experiences, describing
feelings and reactions in simple, connected
text. (Creative writing B1)
1D
narrate a story. (Creative writing B1) 6D 10D
write short, simple essays on topics of
interest. (Reports and essays B1)
3D 4D 11D
write very brief reports in a conventional,
standardized format, which convey routine
factual information and state reasons for
actions. (Reports and essays B1)
7D 9D
convey information and ideas on
abstract as well as concrete topics, check
information, and ask about or explain
problems with reasonable precision.
(Overall interaction B1)
5D
write personal letters and notes asking
for or conveying simple information of
immediate relevance, getting across the
points he/she feels are important. (Overall
interaction B1)
2D 8D 12D
write personal letters describing
experiences, feelings, and events in some
detail. (Correspondence B1)
5D
write notes conveying simple information
of immediate relevance to friends, service
people, teachers, and others who feature
in his/her everyday life, getting across
comprehensibly the points he/she feels are
important. (Notes, messages, and forms
B1)
8D 12D
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Listening
understand the main points of
clear, standard speech on familiar
matters regularly encountered
in work, school, leisure, etc.,
including short narratives. (Overall
comprehension B1)
1B
1C
1D
2A
2C
2D
3A
3C
3D
4A
4B
4D
5A
5B
5C
6A
6B
7A
7C
8A
8C
8D
9A
9D
10C
10D
11A
11C
11D
12A
12C
12D
generally follow the main points
of extended discussion around
him/her, provided speech is clearly
articulated in standard dialect.
(Understanding conversation B1)
2C 4A
4B
5C 7A 8C
8D
10C 11C 12A
12C
12D
understand the main points of
radio news bulletins and simpler
recorded material about familiar
subjects, delivered relatively slowly
and clearly. (Audio media and
recordings B1)
1B
1C
1D
2A
2D
3A
3C
3D
4D 5A
5B
6A
6B
7A
7C
8A 9A
9D
10D 11A
11D
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Reading
The learner will be able to: Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit 12
read straightforward, factual texts
on subjects related to his/her eld
and interests with a satisfactory
level of comprehension. (Overall
comprehension B1)
1A
1D
2D 3D 4D 5D 6D 7D 8D 9A
9D
10A
10D
11D 12D
identify the main conclusions in
clearly signaled argumentative
texts. (Information and argument
B1)
4D 7D 8D 12D
recognize signicant points in
straightforward newspaper articles
on familiar subjects. (Information
and argument B1)
1A
1D
2D 3D 5D 6D 9A
9D
10A
10D
11D
identify unfamiliar words from the
context on topics related to his/her
eld and interests. (Inferring B1)
1D 2D 4D 5D 6D 7D 9D 10D
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Part 4 How Each Unit of Touchstone 4 Relates to the CEFR
Unit 1
Skills Area Goal Lesson
Speaking Reasonably uently relate a straightforward narrative or description as a
linear sequence of points (Describing experience B1)
C
Relate details of unpredictable occurrences, e.g., an accident (Describing
experience B1)
C
Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) A, B, D
Use a prepared questionnaire to carry out a structured interview, with
some spontaneous follow up questions (Interviews B1)
A, B, D
Writing Write straightforward, connected texts on a range of familiar subjects
within his/her eld of interest, by linking a series of shorter, discrete
elements into a linear sequence (Overall production B1)
D
Write accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions in simple,
connected text (Creative writing B1)
D
Listening Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar matters
regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., including short
narratives (Overall comprehension B1)
B, C, D
Understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simple recorded
material about familiar subjects, delivered relatively slowly and clearly
(Audio media and recordings B1)
B, C, D
Reading Read straightforward, factual texts on subjects related to his/her
eld and interests with a satisfactory level of comprehension (Overall
comprehension B1)
A, D
Recognize signicant points in straightforward newspaper articles on
familiar subjects (Information and argument B1)
A, D
Identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to his/her
eld and interests (Inferring B1)
D
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Skills area Goal Lesson
B
Briey give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans, and actions
(Putting a case B1)
A
Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) C, D
Express and respond to feelings such as surprise, happiness, sadness,
interest, and indifference (Conversation B1)
B
Give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest
(Informal discussion B1)
A, B, D
Express belief, opinion, agreement, and disagreement politely (Informal
discussion B1)
A, B, D
Exchange, check, and conrm accumulated factual information on
familiar, routine, and nonroutine matters within his/her eld with some
condence (Information exchange B1)
C
some spontaneous follow-up questions (Interviews B1)
D
Repeat back part of what someone has said to conrm mutual
understanding and help keep the development of ideas on course, and to
invite others into the discussion (Cooperating B1)
C
Writing Write personal letters and notes asking for or conveying simple
information of immediate relevance, getting across the points he/she
feels are important (Overall interaction B1)
D
A, C, D
Generally follow the main points of extended discussion around him/her,
provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect (Understanding
conversation B1)
C
A, D
comprehension B1)
D
D
D
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Speaking Give a prepared, straightforward presentation on a familiar topic within
his/her eld, which is clear enough to be followed without difculty most
of the time, and in which the main points are explained with reasonable
precision (Addressing audiences B1)
D
Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) A, B, C
B, C
discussion B1)
B, C
A
D
Write short, simple essays on topics of interest (Reports and essays B1) D
A, C, D
A, C, D
comprehension B1)
D
D
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Unit 4
Speaking Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) A, B, C
Maintain a conversation or discussion, but may sometimes be difcult to
follow when trying to say exactly what he/she would like to (Conversation
B1)
C
Make his/her opinions and reactions understood regarding solutions to
problems or practical questions of where to go, what to do, or how to
organize an event (e.g., an outing) (Informal discussion B1)
A
Generally follow what is said and, when necessary, repeat back part of
what someone has said to conrm mutual understanding (Cooperation
B1)
C
Make his/her opinions and reactions understood regarding possible
solutions to the question of what to do next, giving brief reasons and
explanations (Cooperation B1)
A
C
Find out and convey straightforward, factual information (Information
exchange B1)
D
A
Initiate, maintain, and close simple, face-to-face conversations on topics
that are familiar or of personal interest (Turn-taking B1)
C
Repeat back part of what someone has said to conrm mutual
understanding and help keep the development of ideas on course, and to
invite others into the discussion (Cooperating B1)
C
D
A, B, D
conversation B1)
A, B
D
comprehension B1)
D
Identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts
(Information and argument B1)
D
D
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Unit 5
Speaking Develop an argument well enough to be followed without difculty most
of the time (Putting a case B1)
C, D
Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) A, B, C, D
Give brief comments on the views of others (Informal discussion B1) C, D
A, B, C, D
discussion B1)
A, B
Writing Convey information and ideas on abstract as well as concrete topics, check
information, and ask about or explain problems with reasonable precision
(Overall interaction B1)
D
Write personal letters describing experiences, feelings, and events in some
detail (Correspondence B1)
D
A, B, C
conversation B1)
C
A, B
comprehension B1)
D
D
D
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Speaking Narrate a story (Describing experience B1) A, D
Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) B, D
C
Give brief comments on the views of others (Informal discussion B1) B
discussion B1)
C
D
D
Narrate a story (Creative writing B1) D
A, B
A, B
comprehension B1)
D
D
D
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Unit 7
Speaking Enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics (Conversation B1) A
B1)
C
C
B, C, D
solutions or the question of what to do next, giving brief reasons and
B, C, D
Find out and convey straightforward, factual information (Information
exchange B1)
A, B
A
D
Write very brief reports in a conventional, standardized format, which
convey routine factual information and state reasons for actions (Reports
and essays B1)
D
A, C
conversation B1)
A
A, C
comprehension B1)
D
D
D
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B
B1)
C
B
A, B, C
discussion B1)
A, B, C
Initiate, maintain, and close simple, face-to-face conversation on topics
C
D
Write notes conveying simple information of immediate relevance to
friends, service people, teachers, and others who feature in his/her
everyday life, getting across comprehensibly the points he/she feels are
important (Notes, messages and forms B1)
D
A, C, D
conversation B1)
C, D
A
comprehension B1)
D
D
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A, B, C
D
Write very brief reports in a conventional, standardized format which
convey routine factual information and state reasons for actions (Reports
and essays B1)
D
A, D
A, D
comprehension B1)
A, D
A, D
D
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Unit 10
Speaking Give detailed accounts of experiences, describing feelings and reactions
A
Describe events, real or imagined (Describing experience B1) A
B
C
solutions to the question of what to do next, giving brief reasons and
C
Invite others to give their views on how to proceed (Cooperation B1) C
B
C
Ask for conrmation that a form used is correct (Monitoring B1) C
D
Narrate a story (Creative writing B1) D
C, D
conversation B1)
C
Understand the main points of radio news bulletins and simpler recorded
D
comprehension B1)
A, D
A, D
D
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Unit 11
Speaking Briey give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans, and actions
(Putting a case B1)
B
Give a prepared, straightforward presentation on a familiar topic within
his/her eld, which is clear enough to be followed without difculty most
of the time, and in which the main points are explained with reasonable
precision (Addressing audiences B1)
C
B1)
C
C
solutions or the question of what to do next, giving brief reasons and
C
C
D
A, C, D
conversation B1)
C
material about familiar subjects delivered relatively slowly and clearly
A, D
comprehension B1)
D
D
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Unit 12
Speaking Describe dreams, hopes, and ambitions (Describing experience B1) B
Describe events, real or imagined (Describing experience B1) B
B1)
C
A
discussion B1)
A
Generally follow what is said and, when necessary, repeat back part of
what someone has said to conrm mutual understanding (Cooperation
B1)
Carry out a prepared interview, checking and conrming information,
though he/she may occasionally have to ask for repetition if the other
persons response is rapid or extended (Interviews B1)
D
C
D
Write notes conveying simple information of immediate relevance to
friends, service people, teachers, and others who feature in his/her
everyday life, getting across comprehensibly the points he/she feels are
important (Notes, messages and forms B1)
D
A, C, D
conversation B1)
A, C, D
comprehension B1)
D
D

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