1. European Language Portfolio
Making connections
Passport
Biography
Dossier CA

2. WHAT IS IT? The PORTFOLIO is: Personal and life-long
A unique history of your language learning and intercultural experiences in
Informal situations
As well as Formal educational settings.
An internationally recognized standard enabling
people of all ages and backgrounds in Europe
to demonstrate their experiences and capabilities
in a clear, comprehensible manner. CA

3. It is a valuable tool when:
WHY USE IT?
It is a valuable tool when:
Looking for a job
Applying to universities or other educational institutions
Enrolling in language courses
Assessing your language skills
Reflecting on your past learning and cultural experiences
Planning and evaluating your learning progress more effectively
Becoming aware of and preparing for your future learning needs CA

4. Section 1: The Language Passport ●
The development of the portfolio was supported by the Council of Europe’s Language Policy Division. It is a practical application of the 'Common European Framework of Reference for Languages'. HOW TO USE IT?
It is designed to be regularly updated by the learner
and contains 3 color-coded sections:
Section 1: The Language Passport ●
Section 2: The Language Biography ●●
Section 3: The Dossier ●●● CA

5. Section 1 : Language Passport
Here you document and summarize your formal and informal language experiences by completing the following:
a) “Self-Assessment Grid” to help you complete your “Profile of Language Skills”.
This assessment scale (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) developed by the Council of Europe provides all Europeans with a common set of standards. CA

6. b) “Summary of language learning and intercultural experiences”
This allows you to summarize any language courses, mobility stays or use of a language for work or study purposes in a format that is easily interpreted and accessible to interested parties, e.g. employers, authorities, teachers, etc. CA

7. c) “Certificates and Diplomas”
This form allows you to document all your formal qualifications CA

8. Section 2 : Language and Cultural Biography
Here you record your personal language and intercultural experiences by completing the following:
“My language learning biography” (form #1)
To reflect on your personal experiences, capabilities, and goals.
To evaluate your personal history of language learning
To draw conclusions about your particular learning style and needs CA

9. b) “My significant intercultural experiences” (form #2)
To explain your personal intercultural background and experiences CA

10. c) “Self-Assessment Checklist”(3.1-3.6) & “My objectives” (4)
To discover what you can already do
To set your future objectives CA

11. d) “My learning journal” (form #5)
To construct an on-going step-by-step
evaluation and progress report CA

12. Section 3: Dossier for Presentation
This section allows you to:
Compile and insert various examples of work you have done or are presently doing to demonstrate your capabilities and your progress in the target language(s).
Adapt your samples to a specific situation, e.g. applying for a job, or changing university. CA

13. To learn more You can visit the Council of Europe’s website at : CA