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learning-language-level-calibration

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from pauljbernard/content

What it does

Calibrates educational content difficulty by mapping vocabulary, sentence complexity, and cultural nuances to language proficiency levels.

learning-language-level-calibration

Installation

Install skill:

npx skills add https://github.com/pauljbernard/content --skill learning-language-level-calibration

AddedJan 27, 2026

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Skill Details

SKILL.md

Assess content difficulty by language proficiency level, calibrate reading level for multilingual learners, adapt content for language proficiency, and design language scaffolding. Use when creating content for non-native speakers. Activates on "language level", "proficiency calibration", "readability", or "language learners".

Overview

# Learning Language Level Calibration

Calibrate educational content difficulty for language proficiency levels and multilingual learners.

When to Use

Creating content for English Language Learners (ELL/ESL)
Adapting for multilingual classrooms
Language-sensitive subject instruction
Supporting non-native speakers
International student programs

Proficiency Frameworks

CEFR Levels (Common European Framework)

A1 (Beginner): Basic phrases, simple interactions
A2 (Elementary): Routine tasks, simple descriptions
B1 (Intermediate): Main points of clear input, workplace basics
B2 (Upper Intermediate): Complex text, spontaneous interaction
C1 (Advanced): Implicit meaning, flexible language use
C2 (Proficient): Subtle distinctions, near-native fluency

Other Frameworks

ACTFL (American Council): Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Superior, Distinguished
ILR (Interagency Language Roundtable): 0-5 scale
Cambridge English: KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE

Calibration Factors

Vocabulary Complexity

Word Frequency:

A1-A2: Most frequent 1,000-2,000 words
B1-B2: 3,000-5,000 words
C1-C2: 8,000+ words, academic vocabulary

Technical Terms:

Glossary support needed
Visual aids
Translations or explanations

Sentence Structure

Complexity by Level:

A1-A2: Simple sentences, present tense focus
B1-B2: Compound sentences, various tenses
C1-C2: Complex subordination, passive voice, conditionals

Text Length

Appropriate Length:

A1: 50-100 words per section
B1: 200-300 words
C1: 500+ words, longer paragraphs

Cultural Load

Background Knowledge:

Explicit cultural references
Idioms and expressions
Implicit meanings

Adaptation Strategies

Simplification

Techniques:

Break long sentences
Use active voice
Replace rare words with common alternatives
Add visual supports
Provide glossaries

Scaffolding

Language Supports:

Sentence frames
Word banks
Graphic organizers
Multilingual glossaries
Translation aids (strategic, not crutches)

CLI Interface

```bash

# Assess content level

/learning.language-level-calibration --content "lesson.md" --estimate-level

# Adapt to target level

/learning.language-level-calibration --content "advanced-text.md" --target-level "B1" --output simplified.md

# Create scaffolded versions

/learning.language-level-calibration --content "article.md" --levels "A2,B1,B2,C1" --output levels/

# Readability metrics

/learning.language-level-calibration --content "course/" --metrics "CEFR,Flesch-Kincaid,Lexile"

```

Output

Language proficiency level assessment
Vocabulary analysis (frequency, academic word list)
Sentence complexity metrics
Adapted content at target levels
Scaffolding recommendations

Composition

Input from: /curriculum.develop-content, /learning.translation

Works with: /learning.cefr-alignment, /curriculum.review-accessibility

Output to: Language-calibrated learning materials

Exit Codes

0: Calibration complete
1: Content too complex to simplify
2: Target level incompatible with content

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