Design of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Based Web Platform for Learning English through Video Scenes

Abstract

Tough competition conditions that exist in today's business world have created the need for individuals who want to exist in this environment to be more qualified. Especially, speaking the English language as a foreign language and having the ability to use its language features makes up an important part of these needs. Through English language education process, both instructors and students need to be able to get the educational materials they need. Widespread use of the internet and computer technologies enabled people to access new educational materials used in the field of education. Online courses, electronic dictionaries, question-answer applications, and game apps on online platforms are some of these educational materials. Today, everyone can reach any language courses or any other materials that support their language learning via a mobile phone and other similar gadgets from anywhere. The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) has had a profoundly important role in learning and teaching of languages since it was published. The use of this standard framework in English language teaching helps the development process of foreign language teaching and learning depending on the level of the student. CEFR framework is made up of six sections. Every section has many words related to a level of English. This study has been focused on a web-based platform depending on CEFR standards that will help the process of language education. In the study, it was aimed to create a large database table to determine the CEFR levels of the films used in the system and to contribute to the process of learning English words and movie scenes suitable for the students' own level.