VOCABULARY LOAD AND PROGRESSION IN PRIMARY ENGLISH TEXTBOOKS ACCORDING TO CEFR

Аннотация

In primary education, where vocabulary acquisition is the cornerstone of language learning, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a crucial set of guidelines for the creation and assessment of English language teaching materials. The purpose of this study is to examine the vocabulary load and progression in basic English textbooks using CEFR A1–A2 descriptors, with an emphasis on lexical item selection, sequencing, and recycling. In order to investigate vocabulary range, thematic relevance, and progression patterns across units and grade levels in certain primary textbooks, the study uses a qualitative CEFR-based content analysis. The results show that while the textbooks often include age-appropriate vocabulary and communicative topics, there are nevertheless discrepancies in the systematic vocabulary progression and compatibility with CEFR requirements, particularly with regard to lexical density.