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My languages portfolio
European language portfolio – Junior version (Revised edition)

The European Language Portfolio (ELP) is:

  • a means of celebrating language-learning and intercultural experiences;
  • an open-ended record of children’s achievements in languages;
  • addressed to and is the property of the learner;
  • a valuable source of information to aid transfer to the next class or school.

It comprises:

  • My Language Biography – a personalised learning diary making children aware of their achievements as they learn.
  • My Dossier – where learners can file work and materials to illustrate the achievements recorded in the Language Biography or Language Passport.
  • My Language Passport – an overview of the learner’s
    knowledge and experiences of different languages, including
    cultural experiences.

An accompanying revised Teacher's guide (third edition) is also available. This provides teachers with more practical help on using the ELP in the classroom and gives background information about the principles of the ELP.

The revised edition:

  • reflects the content of the new national KS2 Framework for Languages;
  • includes self-assessment grids which mirror the new Languages Ladder;
  • offers children the opportunity to fill in the Language Passport electronically.

The European Language Portfolio is a Council of Europe initiative being implemented for learners at all stages of education across Europe. My Languages Portfolio is validated by the Council of Europe.

Both documents may be downloaded, free, from the NACELL website.

Portfolio
2006 | 40pp | ISBN-13: 978-1-904243-48-9 | ISBN-10: 1-904243-48-7 | £3
(100+ copies: £2.50) | Order this title online

Teacher's guide
2006 | 32pp | ISBN-13: 978-1-904243-50-2 | ISBN-10: 1-904243-50-9 | £4 | Order this title online

   

European language portfolio – Adult version
For personal and work-related language learning (Revised edition)

The European Language Portfolio (ELP) is:

  • a means of celebrating language-learning and intercultural experiences;
  • a record of achievement of skills in any language(s), which does not require formal assessment;
  • a teaching and learning aid.

It comprises:

  • Language Passport – a summary of language skills, experiences and qualifications.
  • Language Biography – a basis for exploring language-learning experiences and contacts with other cultures, helping learners to identify their achievements, goals and preferred learning styles.
  • Language Dossier – a collection point for evidence of language skills for those seeking further training and support.

The ELP is used by a wide range of learners – from students in schools, sixth-form colleges and higher education to professionals following part-time language courses for work or leisure.

The European Language Portfolio – Adult version is validated by the Council of Europe.

The revised edition:

  • is clearer and more user-friendly;
  • reflects recent developments in languages, including the Languages Ladder;
  • includes work-related checklists and new pages on approaches to different cultures.

The Adult ELP can be downloaded, free, from the CILT website.

2007 | ISBN-13: 978-1-904243-49-6 | ISBN-10:1-904243-49-5 | £3
(100+ copies: £2.50) | Order this title online

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