What is the European Language Portfolio (ELP)?
The European Language Portfolio (ELP) is a tool developed through the Council of Europe that is used in combination with the CEFR to promote lifelong language learning and a high level of intercultural competence in Europe. Validated portfolios have been developed to implement language policy for both the European Union and the Council of Europe. As a result ELP is designed to promote political stability, economic prosperity, social cohesion, and more common cultural bonds across Europe. ELP has three characteristic components. The language passport documents language learning both inside and outside the classroom. It recognizes and values heritage languages among those whose dominant language is not the language used in school. Language learners summarize their language learning experiences and describe them in a meaningful way using the terminology of the CEFR. The language biography provides learners with “can do” checklists to help them assess for themselves their language learning
