Language Learning PortfolioMy Language Passport

(Part 1)

This document is a record of 1) my language skills

2) my language qualifications3) my language and cultural experiences

Completing this document will help you1) think about your current language abilities

2) realize your identity as a multiple language user3) develop your identity as a multiple language user

Personal Identification (1/1)1

Family name:______________________________________________

First name: ______________________________________________

Date of birth:______________________________________________

Nationality: ______________________________________________

Hometown: ______________________________________________

KMU student number: ______________________________________________

Major:______________________________________________

My hobbies / interests: ______________________________________________

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My dreams for the future:______________________________________________

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Language Identification (1/3)My languages

Complete the table for all languages you know.

Language

What I can do in this language (✓)

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Language Identification (2/3)My language Abilities

Use the self-assessment grid (on my website) to indicate your ability in each language.

Language:

Date:

Skill Self-Assessment of language abilityA1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

ListeningReadingSpoken

interactionSpoken

productionWriting

Language:

Date:

Skill Self-Assessment of language abilityA1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

ListeningReadingSpoken

interactionSpoken

productionWriting

Language:

Date:

Skill Self-Assessment of language abilityA1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

ListeningReadingSpoken

interactionSpoken

productionWriting

Language:

Date:

Skill Self-Assessment of language abilityA1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

ListeningReadingSpoken

interaction

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Spoken production

Writing

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Language Identification (3/3)My language Qualifications

Complete the table with any language qualifications you have (e.g. certifications, diplomas, or scores).

Language Title Awarded by Year

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Language and Cultural Experiences (1/1)My Language and Cultural Experiences

Complete the table with any language or cultural experiences you have (e.g. a language course, a conversation with someone from a different country, a

holiday abroad, a study abroad program).Language Date

(approx.)Experience My Feeling

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Language Learning PortfolioMy Language Biography

(Part 2)

This document is a record of 1) your current English abilities

2) your English learning experiences, feelings, and goals3) how you learn English

Completing this document will help you1) think more deeply about your current English abilities

2) understand how your experiences and attitudes affect your learning

3) identify your English learning goals4) realize how to be a more successful language learner

Language Skills Analysis (1/1)8

My Current AbilitiesComplete the questionnaire with what you think about your current English abilities. Then, reflect on (think about) and write down your

strengths and weaknesses.

My speaking skills 1 2 3 4 5

1 I can talk about my likes and dislikes in English.

2 I can give and respond to suggestions in English.

3 I can express my opinion in English.

4 I can react to what someone else says in English.

5 I can describe how to do something in English.

6 I can describe a word that I forget in English.

7 I can negotiate in English.

8 I can keep a conversation going in English.

9 I can bring someone else into a conversation in English.

10 I can interrupt someone politely in English.

11 I can check that someone understands what I’m saying in English.

12 I can check that I understand someone in English.

My listening skills 1 2 3 4 5

13 I can understand what my professors say in English.

14 I can understand what my classmates say to me in English.

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15 I can understand movies and TV shows in English.

If I meet a foreigner in Korea ... 1 2 3 4 516 ... I can greet them in English.

17 ... I can introduce myself in English.

18 ... I can talk about myself in English.

19 ... I can talk about Korean culture and customs in English.

20 ... I can give them travel and tourism advice.

21 ... I can give them directions in English.

If I travel abroad ... 1 2 3 4 522 ... I can ask for directions in English.

23 ... I can check into a hotel in English.

24 ... I can order food or drinks in a restaurant or cafe in English.

25 ... I can buy something in a store in English.

26 ... I can buy a bus or train ticket in English.

27 ... I can buy a ticket for a tourist attraction in English.

28 ... I can ask for help from someone in English.

29 ... I can make ‘small talk’ with a local in English.

30 ... I can find out about someone’s culture in English.

Write your score Score: /150

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My Strengths

My Weaknesses

Me And My English (1/1)My English Past, Present, And Future

Complete the questionnaire about your previous experiences, present feelings, and future goals.

My English ExperiencesQ1. How long have you been learning English? (Circle one answer)

0-6 Months6-12 Months 1-2 Years3-5 Years 5-10 Years10+

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Years

Q2. What have your English classes focused on in the past? (Circle one or more answers)

Reading Listening Writing Speaking

Grammar Vocabulary Test Preparation Other (_____)

Q3. Please rate your enjoyment of your English classes in the past. (1=hate; 10=love)

123 456 789 10

Q4. What did you like most about learning English? (Write a short answer)

Q5. What did you not like about learning English? (Write a short answer)

My Current Feelings about EnglishQ6. Who do you prefer learning with? (Circle one answer)

Alone In pairs In small groups (3-4 people)

As a whole class

Q7. What do you like doing in class? (Circle one or more answers)

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Reading Listening to audio files Speaking

Practicing pronunciation Studying grammar Learning

vocabulary

Playing games Watching TV/movies Test preparation

Other (_____)

Q8. What would you like to do outside of the class? (Circle one or more answers)

Reading Listening to audio files Speaking

Practicing pronunciation Studying grammar Learning

vocabulary

Playing games Watching TV/movies Test preparation

Other (_____)

Q9. How do you prefer learning? (Circle one answer)

I like the teacher telling me the answer I like working out the

answer with others

1=Strongly Disagree; 2=Disagree; 3=Not Sure; 4=Agree; 5=Strongly Agree

Q10. Learning English is about memorising words and grammar.

1 2 3 4 5

Q11. Learning English means practicing with other people.

1 2 3 4 5

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Q12. The teacher should show students how to learn English.

1 2 3 4 5

Q13. The teacher should always choose what to learn.

1 2 3 4 5

Q14. Studying for 3 hours a week is enough to improve my English.

1 2 3 4 5

Q15. The teacher should always correct my mistakes.

1 2 3 4 5

Q16. Learning English takes time - students need to be patient.

1 2 3 4 5

Q17. I have the ability to learn English. 1 2 3 4 5

Q18. I will improve if I continue to practice. 1 2 3 4 5

Q19. I worry about making mistakes when speaking English.

1 2 3 4 5

Q20. I get nervous when using English to communicate.

1 2 3 4 5

Q21. I think other students are better than me at using English.

1 2 3 4 5

Q22. I worry someone will not understand my English speaking.

1 2 3 4 5

Q23. I worry about failing English tests. 1 2 3 4 5

Q24. I always do my best to improve my English skills.

1 2 3 4 5

Q25. I want to become more confident using English.

1 2 3 4 5

Q26. I need to learn English to get a good job. 1 2 3 4 5

Q27. I enjoy learning. 1 2 3 4 5

Q28. I want to improve my English skills. 1 2 3 4 5

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My English in the FutureQ29. How do you think you will use English in the future? (Circle one or more answers)

Travel abroad Work/Business Study (in Korea) Study (abroad)

Socially (e.g. making friends) Watching movies/TV Social Media

Reading books/news Listening to music

Giving presentations Sending emails Academic writing Taking

tests Other (_____)

Q30. How would you like to use English in the future? (Circle one or

more answers)

Travel abroad Work/Business Study (in Korea) Study (abroad)

Socially (e.g. making friends) Watching movies/TV Social Media

Reading books/news Listening to music

Giving presentations Sending emails Academic writing Taking

tests Other (_____)

Learning to Learn (1/1)Why Good Language Learners Are Good

Complete the questionnaire about how you learn a foreign language (such as English). Then, reflect on (think about) how you can be a

better language learner.

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A=Always O=Often S=Sometimes R=Rarely

N=Never

GOOD LANGUAGE LEARNERS FIND A LEARNING STYLE THAT SUITS THEM.

I try to benefit from every learning situation, even if I don’t like it. A O S R N

I try to choose ways of learning that are suited to my learning preferences. A O S R N

GOOD LANGUAGE LEARNERS ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE LEARNING PROCESS.

Outside class, I use resources and activities to help me learn and use the language. A O S R N

I try to find out my weaknesses. A O S R N

I try to improve my weaknesses. A O S R N

I try new ways of learning to get more information about the language. A O S R N

GOOD LANGUAGE LEARNERS TRY TO UNDERSTAND HOW THE LANGUAGE WORKS.

I pay special attention to pronunciation and how speech is connected. A O S R N

I pay special attention to grammar. A O S R N

I pay special attention to vocabulary and chunks of language. A O S R N

GOOD LANGUAGE LEARNERS KNOW THAT LANGUAGE IS ABOUT COMMUNICATING.

I try to develop useful techniques to practise listening, speaking, reading and writing. A O S R N

I try to develop useful techniques to improve my pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. A O S R N

I focus on successful communication and I don’t worry about making mistakes. A O S R N

GOOD LANGUAGE LEARNERS ARE LIKE GOOD DETECTIVES.

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I look for clues to help me understand how the language works. A O S R N

When I’m unsure about a word, phrase or utterance I’m happy to guess. A O S R N

I ask people to correct me if I make a mistake. A O S R N

I compare what I say to what others say to help me notice mistakes or ways to improve. A O S R N

After class, or in my free time, I think about what I’ve learned. A O S R N

GOOD LANGUAGE LEARNERS LEARN TO THINK IN THE LANGUAGE.

I try to think in the target language even if it means I make more mistakes. A O S R N

GOOD LANGUAGE LEARNERS UNDERSTAND THAT LANGUAGE LEARNING ISN’T EASY.

I don’t easily get frustrated and I don’t often lose confidence. A O S R N

I don’t get embarrassed when I make a mistake and I can even laugh at myself. A O S R N

The most successful language learners usually answer ‘Always’ to most of these statements.

How can I be a better language learner?

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Language Learning PortfolioEnglish Listening Project

(Part 3)

This document is a record of 1) the drama episodes you watch

2) how you feel watching the episodes 3) what you learn from the episodes

Completing this document will help you1) remember which drama episodes you have watched

2) keep track of what you learn from the episodes3) develop effective English learning habits

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English Drama (1/1)Keep track of the episodes you watch.

Drama _______ (A1, A2, A2+, B1, B1+)

Date Episode WatchedMarch 22 1.1 O

My Feelings (1/1)Write down how you felt watching the drama. Was it interesting?

Exciting? Did you feel confident? Happy? Surprised?

Episode My Feelings

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Useful Language (1/1)Write down any useful vocabulary, expressions, or other language

you learn.

Episode Useful language

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Language Learning PortfolioDossier(Part 4)

This document is a record of 1) my attendance in CE

2) what I do in lessons and lectures3) what I do in my own time

4) my reflections on my learning

Completing this document will help you

1) monitor your attendance on the CE course2) remember and reflect on what we do in lessons and lectures

3) assess what you are doing well and what you want to improve

4) keep track of everything you do in English5) develop effective English learning habits

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Personal Attendance Record (1/1)Keep track of your attendance on the CE course. Use the key to complete the

table.

O = present/complete and on time X = late (or left early)/ = absent/incomplete△ = excused absence

Zoom

LessonDate Attendan

ce Mini-

LectureDate Attendan

ce1 1.1-1.6 2 2.1-2.6

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Zoom Lessons (1/1)Keep track of what we do in Zoom lessons.

Use the table to note your reflections on each lesson.

No. Date Theme/Topic/Skills

What I learned / General reflection (e.g. what I did

well, what I’d like to improve, etc.)

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Mini-Lectures (1/1)Keep track of what we cover in video lectures.

Use the table to note your reflections on each lecture.

No. Date Theme/Topic/Skills

What I learned / General reflection (e.g. how I felt,

how I plan to use the lecture information to help

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me, etc.)

1.1

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My English Efforts (1/1)

Keep track of anything you do in English outside attending Zoom lessons and watching mini-lectures.

This can include many different things. Examples include reading books, watching movies, listening to music, learning vocabulary, 1:1 speaking

practice with me; meeting foreign friends; visiting the KMU International Lounge, etc. (there is really no limit to what can be added here if you did it in

English)

Date What I did How I felt / What I learned

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My Notes (1/1)Keep track of anything else useful here.

This could include a new English word, phrase, or expression you heard. It could also be an interesting resource you want to use in the future, or a

piece of advice you heard and want to remember (again, there is really no limit to what can be added here if it relates to your English learning).

You might like to organize this section in your own way (e.g. ‘New Vocab’; ‘Difficult Grammar’; ‘Useful Resources’, etc.)

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