Fergus O’Dwyer (Osaka University), Annie Semmelroth (Hiroshima Bunkyo Women’s University), Azusa Kodate (Hiroshima Bunkyo Women’s University)

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) tries to provide a high-quality method for the teaching of L2s and the assessment of L2 ability. The recently drawn-up CEFR-J is likely to have a major influence in Japan. This extended meeting will deal with the principles behind CEFR-J as well as its classroom implementation. (NOTE THE SPECIAL TIMES.)