Introduction to Mediation in the CEFR Companion Volume

https://www.ecml.at/ECML-Programme/Programme2020-2023/CEFRCompanionVolumeimplementationtoolbox/Introductiontomediation/tabid/5810/language/en-GB/Default.aspx

(Short video introducing the concept of mediation.)

Reflection

After watching the video, answer the following questions.

  1. How does the CEFR define mediation?
  2. Why is mediation different from translation?
  3. Which examples of mediation can you identify in your daily life?

For further information on the CEFR Companion Volume and the mediation descriptors, please consult:
Council of Europe (2020). Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment – Companion Volume. Available at: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/cefr-companion-volume-and-its-language-versions