A timely and necessary reminder of how similar ESL students and their needs are to general ed students. This article emphasizes the point that what is good for ESL students will probably also be good for all students or at least students with other specific needs.
A resource to encourage and remind teachers and parents that ELL students may also have other challenges that need to be addressed in addition to their language needs.
Finally, the longevity of badges must be contemplated. Can a person qualify for a badge and then not use the language and lose the mastery? How would that possibility translate into a badging system?
The Common European Framework provides a common basis for the elaboration of language syllabuses, curriculum guidelines, examinations, textbooks, etc. across Europe
what language learners have to learn to do in order to use a language for communication and what knowledge and skills they have to develop
what language learners have to learn to do in order to use a language for communication and what knowledge and skills they have to develop so as to be able to act effectively. The description also covers the cultural context in which language is set.