1. European Language Portfolio (ELP)

2. Developed and piloted by the Language Policy Division of the Council of Europe, Strasbourg, from 1998 until 2000
It was launched as a tool to support the development of plurilingualism and pluriculturalism.
Plurilingualism: use of many languages by one person
Multilingualism: use of many languages in a society

3. The ELP is a document in which those who are learning or have learned a language - whether at school or outside school - can record and reflect on their language learning and cultural experiences.
It is composed of three parts:

4. Language Passport
It is a record of language skills, qualifications and experiences and updated by the owner.
It shows the languages in which the holder has some competence.
It includes
A profile of language skills in relation to the Common European Framework for References (CEFR)
A resume of language learning and intercultural experiences
A record of certificates and diplomas

5. Language Biography
It helps the holder describe his/her experiences in each language
It guides the learner in planning and assessing progress
It includes
Language learning history
Assessing the language learning process
Linguistic and intercultural experiences
Personal language achievement

6. Dossier
It includes examples of personal work that illustrate the holder’s language competences (certificates, exams, essays, letters, etc.)
For Turkish ELP, go to