Language Passport

The Council of Europe is an intergovernmental organisation with its permanent headquarters in Strasbourg, France. Its
primary goal is to promote the unity of the continent and guarantee the dignity of the citizens of Europe by ensuring
respect for our fundamental values: democracy, human rights and the rule of law.

One of its main aims is to promote awareness of a European cultural identity and to develop mutual understanding
among people of different cultures. In this context the Council of Europe is coordinating the introduction of a European
Language Portfolio to support and give recognition to language learning and intercultural experiences at all levels.

Contact:

Modern Language Division Directorate General IV

Council of Europe, Strasbourg, France

Web site: http://culture.coe.int/portfolio

© 2000 Council of Europe, Strasbourg, France

The Language Passport

This document is a record of language skills, qualifications and experiences. It is part of a European Language Portfolio
which consists of a Passport, a Language Biography and a Dossier containing materials which document and illustrate
experiences and achievements. Language skills are defined in terms of levels of proficiency presented in the document 'A
Common European Framework of reference for languages: learning, teaching, assessment'. The scale is illustrated in this
Language Passport (Self-assessment grid).

This Language Passport is recommended for adult users (16 ).

The Language Passport lists the languages that the holder has some competence in. The contents of this Language
Passport are as follows:
- a profile of language skills in relationto the Common European Framework

- a résumé of language learning and intercultural experiences

- a record of certificates and diplomas

For further information, guidance and the levels of proficiency in a range of languages, consult the Council of Europe web
site: http://culture.coe.int/portfolio

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My Passport

Name Maud

Surname Bourgeois

Email address maudbourgeois@gmail.com

Institution KTM Advance

Mother tongue French

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Profile of language skills
English A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Listening
Reading
Spoken Interaction
Spoken Production
Writing
Intercultural
Español A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Listening
Reading
Spoken Interaction
Spoken Production
Writing
Intercultural

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Self-Assessment Grid

Global Scale
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise
information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and
C2 accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very
fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex
Proficient situations.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit
User meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious
searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social,
C1
academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text
on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and
cohesive devices.
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics,
including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a
degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers
B2
quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide
Independent range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and
disadvantages of various options.
User Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly
encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise
B1 whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple
connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe
experiences and events, dreams, hopes
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most
immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local
geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a
A2
simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can
describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and
Basic User matters in areas of immediate need.
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at
the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and
A1 can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people
he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other
person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

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SUMMARY OF LANGUAGE LEARNING AND INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCES
➩1 ➩3 ➩5 5➩
Up to 1 year Up to 3 years Up to 5 years Over 5 years

Language: English

Language learning and use in

country / region where language is ➩1 ➩3 ➩5 5➩
not spoken
Primary / Secondary / Vocational 6
education Years
Higher education
4
Years
Adult/Further education

Other Programmes/Courses

Regular use in the workplace

6
Years
Regular contact with speakers of 10
the language Years
Other

Stays in region where the

➩1 ➩3 ➩5 5➩
language is spoken

Attending a language course

1
year
Using the language for study or 1
training year
Using the language at work
1
year
Other
1
year

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Courses
Level
Language Institution Title year
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
UBC Cinema &
English 2000
UNIVERSITY Literature

Diplomas
Level
Language Institution Title Awarded by year
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
UNIVERSITE UNIVERSITE
MAITRISE
English DE DE 2000
LCE ANGLAIS BOURGOGNE
BOURGOGNE

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Transferable skills

Language: English

planning

time management

team-work

presentation skills

multi-tasking

IT-skills

problem-solving

self-assessment

goal setting

critical thinking

debating skills

negotiation skills

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