Journal
Volume 8
CEFR Journal - Research and Practice
Volume 8 is published since February 28th, 2026
Volume 8 - Special Edition
(February 2026)
Aligning language education with the CEFR: Some examples from the field
Guest Editors: David Little, Neus Figueras, Lynda Taylor
Supported by the Editorial Team: Fergus O'Dwyer, Dmitri Leontjev, Elif Kantarcıoğlu, Morten Hunke, Maria Gabriela Schmidt
Complete Issue of Volume 8 download from here
Table of Contents
Introduction
8-1, Title: Guest Editorial
Authors: David Little, Neus Figueras, Lynda Taylor
Page: 5 - 8
Part 1 Language testing and assessment
8-2, Title: Aligning Certit’s written proficiency tests with CEFR Standards
8-4, Title: The CEFR in Cuba: Alignment endeavours for English certification in Cuban higher education
8-5, Title: CEFR alignment: Combining the best of different methods
8-6, Title: Making it work: On the alignment of work-oriented writing tasks with the CEFR
8-8, Title: The alignment process as good practice in Italy for linking learning and assessment: A case study
Part 3 Curricula and policy
8-9, Title: Rethinking modern language education in the Netherlands: The CEFR as a compass for national targets
8-10, Title: The CEFR in Japan: A tale of two approaches in English and Japanese language teaching
8-11, Title: Implementation and impact of the CEFR in Costa Rica’s foreign language education system
8-12, Title: Some concluding reflections
