A suggested syllabus for the elt preparatory students at Gazi University in accordance with cef b2 (vantage) level

The European Union has dreamt of a continent without dividing lines. In order to achieve this, Europe needs citizens who can communicate in some of the many languages spoken within its borders. With this objective in mind, a very significant publication in language teaching, learning and assessment has been released: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching and Assessment (CEF). The CEF has been developed by the Council of Europe to enhance communication among native speakers of different languages and to increase tolerance for cultural diversity. The CEF also describes what knowledge and language skills learners have to acquire in order to be able to communicate effectively taking the cultural context into account.As Turkey is a member of the Council of Europe and a candidate member of the European Community, the Ministry of Education and Council of Higher Education are offering certain reforms in the current curricula of primary, secondary and higher education. As for foreign language education, so as to provide parallelism in language teaching policy in Turkey and with those of other European countries, Common European Framework (CEF) should be referred to and be implemented in foreign language teaching syllabi.This thesis aims at developing a syllabus at B2 level in accordance with the standards defined in CEF for the preparatory classes of Gazi University English Language Teaching Department. In order to achieve this, a study skills questionnaire, B2 ?Can Do? statements and an interest checklist have been administered so as to obtain a profile of ELT preparatory students. Data gathered have been analyzed. Following that, the shortcomings of the current programme for ELT classes have been discussed. Finally, in the light of those discussions, a syllabus for ELT preparatory year has been suggested. Two sample units have been developed in line with the suggested syllabus. The answer keys and notes for the teacher have been presented at the end of the study.Key words: the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF), Common Reference Levels, Vantage, syllabus, English Language Teaching, ELT preparatory students.