A Study Of The Common European Framework And Chinese As A Second Language Textbook Compilation In 21^st Century

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:learning, teaching, assessment (CEFR) provides a common basis for the elaboration of language syllabuses, curriculum guidelines, examinations, textbooks, etc. across Europe. Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages, established in 2007 by the Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban), have drawn on the results of research on international language proficiency scales such as CEFR and Canadian Language Benchmarks. Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages, drawn up to meet the needs of Chinese language teaching and learning worldwide, is a guideline document for teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages. With reference to a few of the world-renowned standards, such as Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and CEFR, International Curriculum for Chinese Language Education has been developed under the auspices of Hanban in 2008 to meet the needs of many countries for standardizing Chinese language education. By comparing CEFR, Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and International Curriculum for Chinese Language Education, this paper first tries to reveal the similarities and differences in theories and contents between these two standards. And furthermore, this article will assess Road to Success (Elementary Level) according to Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and International Curriculum for Chinese Language Education. By assessing the Road to Success (Elementary Level), the paper ends with the significance of CEFR to Chinese as a Second language textbook compilation in 21st century.