THE EFFECT OF THE CEFR ON ESL STUDENTS’ INTEREST AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN THE ESL CLASSROOM
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i10s.2026.8110Keywords:
CEFR, ESL Students, Academic Performance, Learner Interest, Language AssessmentAbstract [English]
This study looks at how English as a Second Language (ESL) learners' interest and academic achievement are affected by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The study synthesises previous research and reports from ESL environments, including Malaysian educational settings, using a mixed-methods methodology. Results indicate that using the CEFR can boost student participation in the classroom and give teachers and students more precise benchmarks for proficiency. However, obstacles like task design, teacher readiness, and psychological elements (like fear) might moderate the overall effect. There includes discussion of the implications for language evaluation and instructional strategies.
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