Mediation Tasks across ELT Resources

Mediation is one of the four primary modes of communication defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Council of Europe, 2001), alongside reception, production and interaction. It emphasises the need for learners to act as intermediaries to enable effective communication across linguistic and cultural barriers, whether within the same language or across different languages. Despite its importance, mediation remains underexplored in English language learning within the Portuguese context. This study examines the integration of mediation tasks within two English language textbooks, Harmonize Starter and Harmonize 1, using the framework provided by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Companion Volume (Council of Europe, 2020).