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Contents

A letter for you p. 3

I. Language Passport p. 5

II. Language Biography All about me! p. 7How I learn! p. 8My Language Experience! p. 9Now I can! p. 10Future Plans! p. 12

III. DossierA Name to Remember! p. 15A Fine Invention! p. 16Whats the story? p. 17Playtime! p. 18An Evening to Remember! p. 19In concert! p. 20Travel Bug! p. 21Summer Camp! p. 22Sightseeing! p. 23The Best of Times! p. 24

IV. Extra Activities p. 25My Selection! p. 26Contents p. 27


Dear .............................................................,

This Language Portfolio is your property. It has been designed to help you improveyour language learning. It will accompany you throughout your school life andwill help you document your learning both inside and outside the classroom.The Language Portfolio contains material which you can use and then keep as arecord of your learning. In this portfolio you can also include any extra materialgiven by your teacher, throughout the course. However, the final decision ofwhat to include in the Language Portfolio is completely up to you.In practice, Language Portfolios may include project or other examples of writtenwork, computer diskettes (with some work or drawings completed inside oroutside the class), video cassettes (with your favourite story or withperformances of songs, school plays, etc), certificates, reports from yourteachers, or even a collection of objects or pictures.Here is a short explanation of each section in your Language Portfolio:

I Language PassportThis is an updated report of your progress in English language learning.You willinclude in this section any evidence of your formal qualifications (certificates,diplomas), tests, progress report cards, self-assessment cards, etc.

II Language BiographyThis is an updated record of your personal language learning history which helpsyou evaluate your learning aims, and reflect on your language learning and inter-cultural experiences.

III DossierThis is a collection of your work which you have chosen to illustrate yourlanguage skills, experiences and achievements in the English language. In thissection of your Language Portfolio there is some material you can use.You canalso file any work you do inside or outside the classroom that you would like tokeep as evidence of your work in English in the Extra Activities section.

We hope you really enjoy doing these activities.

Elizabeth Gray Virginia Evans

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4How to organise your Language Portfolio

You can include in your Language Portfolio almost anything you have producedor collected that proves your progress in English. We suggest you keep yourwork in plastic envelopes so that it remains in a good condition.

In practice, your Language Portfolio can be in any shape or size according to thematerial you choose to store.

Your Language Portfolio can include any of the following:


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MY LANGUAGE PASSPORT CHART

I.Language P

assport

Here you can record all your achievements in the English language.You caninclude certificates, diplomas, progress report cards, self-assessment forms,tests, etc. In general, you can include anything that is proof of yourcompetence in English.

Every time you add something, record it on your Language Passport Chart.

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7II.Language B

iography

Name: ...................................................................... Date of birth: ........................

Age: .......................................................................... Place of birth: ........................

I am in my .................................. year of English.

My English Teachers name: ......................................................................................

(Read and put a tick () or a cross ().)

Some members of my family speak English. Some members of my family are from an

English-speaking country.

I often read English books, magazines, etc. I often watch English TV programmes. I often listen to English songs. I have extra English lessons. There is someone at home who speaks English to me. I have contact with people from English-speaking countries. I have visited/lived in the following English-speaking countries:

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All about me!


8How I learn!

Think about the easiest ways for you to learn something new. Read thesentences below and choose.You can choose more than one.

1 I understand words/sentences better if IA listen to them on cassette/CD.B listen to my teacher saying them.C see them written.D see, listen and do something with them.

2 I learn words/phrases better if A I listen to them on cassette/CD.B I listen to my classmates saying them.C I read them.D I write them.E I repeat them.F I act them out, sing them, etc.G they are part of a video/DVD, etc.

3 I can express myself best if IA already know all the words I need to use.B know some of the words I need to use.C use mime, objects and pictures to help me.D already have some life experience on the subject.

4 I learn best if I workA alone. B in pairs. C in groups/teams.

5 I am more eager to learn ifA I know why Im doing an activity.B I know an activity will help me.C I am rewarded.D an activity will help me to find out more about the things I like.E an activity helps me to communicate with other people.


9My Language Experience!

Write about all your English and intercultural expreriences. Include the following,and any other experiences you have had. School visits at museums, art galleries, etc Holidays abroad, in another city, etc English films/books/music Communication: letters/telephone calls/conversations

When?Where? Who with?

April 2004

Venice

My parents

My experience in detail

I met an English woman in arestaurant. She asked me somequestions about the menu and Ianswered her in English. Then sheasked me about myself and I told her.She was very nice and she gave me heraddress. I am going to write to her.


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Now I can!

Here is what you will be able to do in English at the end of the year. Everynow and then, for instance once a month, you will need to check your progressin the English language. For this reason you should use a pencil so that you canchange and/or add things as you go along.You can use the following code:

Very Well: OK: Not Very Well:

Listening

I can ... understand and follow orders and instructions. ................ connect what I hear to a picture, object, diagram, etc. ................ understand familiar words and simple phrases about myself,

my family, my friends, my hobbies, etc. ................ understand songs and dialogues. ................ catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and

announcements. ................ understand and extract the essential information from short

recorded passages about everyday matters. ................ understand simple questions about me and my experiences. ................ understand other people when they speak slowly and clearly. ................

Reading

I can ... connect words to pictures. ................ choose words from a list to complete short texts. ................ understand and follow simple instructions. ................ understand simple texts about other cultures. ................


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understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences,for example on notices and posters. ................

find specific, predictable information in simple everyday texts such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables. ................

understand short, simple letters. ................

Speaking

I can ... greet other people and introduce myself. ................ ask and answer simple questions about familiar topics

(e.g. people, daily routines, habits, what I do in my free time, etc.). ................ talk about what I can see in a picture. ................ sing a song. ................ take part in a conversation about topics I know. ................ give instructions. ................ make and respond to invitations, suggestions and apologies. ................ talk about people in the past and past activities. ................ talk about my future plans. ................

Writing

I can ... write names of countries, animals, sports, food, etc. ................ write short, simple sentences and paragraphs about my pet,

my daily routine, etc. ................ organise information in sentences or simple paragraphs. ................ connect simple short sentences to produce longer sentences. ................ write a very simple personal letter, for example describing

a new friend. ................ write short, simple notes and messages. ................ write a short, simple poster, for example, about a campaign

for the protection of the environment. ................


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What would you like to do in the future to improve your English? How can youlearn more about other people and other countries? Choose and write. Youcan also use your own ideas.

I WOULD LIKE = read English stories, magazines, etc. watch English films, programmes, etc. listen to English songs. talk to English people. use the Internet.

write to people from othercountries.

visit other countries. find information about other

countries and cultures.

Future Plans!

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In your Language Portfolio, you can include anything of your choosing tokeep and show as evidence of your progress in the English language. Hereare some activities you can do that can be included in your LanguagePortfolio, if you wish. Every time you do one of these activities, tick () therelevant box.

15 A NAME TO REMEMBER! 1

16 A FINE INVENTION! 1

17 WHATS THE STORY? 1

18 PLAYTIME! 2

19 AN EVENING TO REMEMBER! 2

20 IN CONCERT! 2

21 TRAVEL BUG! 3

22 SUMMER CAMP! 3

23 SIGHTSEEING! 3

24 THE BEST OF TIMES!

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How much did you like the activity?

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A Name to Remember!

Write about a famous person from the past from your country (writer,composer, hero etc).- What was his/her name?- Why is he/she famous?- Where and when was he/she born?- When did he/she die?


A Fine Invention!


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Rank the inventions in order of importance to you.

Aeroplane

Telephone

Electricity

Air-conditioning

Computer

Car

Camera

Stereo

TV

Fridge

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Now, choose your favourite invention and write about it.- Who invented it?- When was it invented?- Why is it important to you?

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Whats the story?

Write some details about your favourite story.Then, design a cover for it.

Title: ..............................................................................................

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Theme: ..........................................................................................

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Cafeteria.

Play area with swings, etc.

Open area for games and picnics.

Pool.

Sand pit.

Small zoo.

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Playtime!

The Town Hall wants to build a playground for young children in your area.Look at the plan below and decide what to put in each area.


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An Evening to Remember!

Youre organising a charity evening. Design a poster for it. Include thefollowing information:- The time and place.- The name of the charity.- The name of the band.


My favourite singer is Sting. He was bornin England on October 2nd, 1951. His realname is Gordon Summer. Sting has writtena lot of hit songs, including Roxanne andEvery Breath you Take. He has alsoperformed in many cocnerts for charity.Sting is not only a great singer, but hesalso a wonderful human being!

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Write about your favourite band/singer. Draw or stick a picture.

In concert!


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You write for a travel guide in your country. Give suggestions for touristson 3 places of interest. Stick pictures.Include:- The name of the place- Where it is- What you can see and do there

Travel Bug!


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Design a brochure for your ideal summer camp. Give it a name and decidewhich activities you want to include. Stick or draw pictures.

Summer Camp!

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Write about some famous sights in your country. Draw or stick pictures.

Sightseeing!

This is Nelsons Column. You can see itin Trafalgar Square in London. Thereare always a lot of pigeons on NelsonsColumn!

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The Best of Times!

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Write about your friends and familys experiences. Draw or stick a picture.

My best friend is called Daniel.

He has visited the Pyramids in

Egypt and he has met the Queen

of England!

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IV.Extra A

ctivitiesIn this section you can include anything you do inside and outside the

clasroom which shows your work with the English language.You can also

write some comments (why you like it, if you found it difficult/easy, etc) on

the activity pages. It will be useful if you write the date you did this

activity. Remember: the choice of the activities is yours. Every time you

include something new, record it in the table on the next page.


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You can use this page to write the titles of the activities you choose to filein your Language Portfolio.


Published by Express Publishing

Liberty House, New Greenham Park, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 6HWTel.: (0044) 1635 817 363 - Fax: (0044) 1635 817 463e-mail: [email protected]://www.expresspublishing.co.uk

Elizabeth Gray - Virginia Evans, 2004

Colour Illustrations: Express Publishing, 2004

Illustrated by Chris

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publishers.

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ISBN

First published in this edition, 2004



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