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 * You can download this zipped file to get all the files in one download. ALL of this information may be found on the NCSSFL website here: []

LinguaFolio ** LinguaFolio is a portfolio assessment instrument designed to support individuals in setting and achieving their goals for learning languages. It includes these three components: · Biography, where information about a student’s language background, intercultural activities, and the self-assessment checklists are documented, · Dossier, where samples of a student’s work document progress over time, and · Passport, where formal qualifications, certificates or diplomas, and achievements are recorded, along with a summary of self-assessments that describe competency with different languages. This three-fold approach, based on the European Language Portfolio, enables language learners of all ages and levels to document their language learning as they move along the continuum towards greater proficiency. LinguaFolio is not limited to documenting progress in learning "foreign" languages. Native speakers of languages other than English can use LinguaFolio to document both their progress in learning English as an additional language and their proficiency in their home language or languages. Native speakers of English learning other world languages can use LinguaFolio in a similar manner, documenting their progress in the additional language or languages they are learning, as well as documenting their level of proficiency in English. Given this flexibility of purpose and design, LinguaFolio can be utilized to support language learning and articulation between levels in any setting: immersion programs, dual language programs, FLES programs, courses for adults, content-based language programs, or in traditional middle, high school and post-secondary language sequences. A LinguaFolio Junior version is being developed for elementary language learners and will be available soon. The vision of LinguaFolio is to allow seamless progress in language learning as individuals move from one level to another, from one program to another, and even as they cease to participate in formal language instruction, but continue active language learning independently. The goal is to empower each individual learner to take responsibility for his or her language learning and be able to continue to develop proficiency independently and autonomously once the formal sequence of language instruction has ended. When teachers and learners work together to document language learning in this manner, language learners, as well as teachers and professors working at various levels, have common terminology to describe what learners are able to do. Teacher and professors are able to articulate the level of proficiency that is needed in order to attempt a course. Once this common vocabulary is established and utilized, meaningful articulation of language learning from pre-Kindergarten to post graduate and beyond can and should result, thereby efficiently moving many more students to higher levels of proficiency and wisely using limited resources.

All the documents you need to build your own electronic or paper version of LinguaFolio are available on this page as free downloads. Two formats are available; one as a PDF version, that may be printed and completed by hand or a Word version, that is form fillable. In order to complete the Word documents, download and save the Word files to your computer before filling in information. Any information filled in directly on the web site will NOT be saved. In order to give a complete picture of your language and cultural competencies, it is important that you record information in all three sections of the LinguaFolio: · Language Biography · Language Dossier · Language Passport After you complete the Language Biography and collect samples of your work for the Language Dossier, you will record a summary of these experiences in the Passport. The Passport may then be shown to others to give them an overview of your language and cultural competencies.
 * Building Your Own LinguaFolio **

Choose from the following templates those that are most appropriate for documenting your language background. Two formats are available; one as a PDF version, that may be printed and completed by hand or a Word version, that is form fillable. In order to complete the Word documents, download and save the Word files to your computer before filling in information. Any information filled in directly on the web site will NOT be saved. You may choose to complete the following templates at various times during your language learning process as is appropriate with your individual learning experiences. a. ** Biography Cover ** ([|**Word format**] or [|**PDF format**]) (only needed with printed copies for booklets and notebooks) b. ** "Learning Inventory ** " ([|**Word format**] or [|**PDF format**]) c. ** "How Do I Learn" ** ([|**Word format**] or [|**PDF format**]) d. Documenting Language Background (optional templates) o ** Learning Summary ** ([|**Word format**] or [|**PDF format**]) o ** Language Activities ** ([|**Word format**] or [|**PDF format**])
 * Language Learning Background **


 * Interculturality **
 * Intercultural Summary (Record) ** ([|**Word format**] or [|**PDF format**])

(The Intercultural summary may be used as a cover sheet for the document below as learners reflect on intercultural encounters that fall in similar categories.)

Interculturality refers to the interaction of people from different cultures, using authentic language appropriately to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the cultures. It is your ability to experience the culture of another person and to be open-minded, interested, and curious about that person and culture. You can also evaluate your own feelings, thoughts, perceptions, and reactions in order to understand and to use that experience to reflect on your own life and surroundings. Download the forms as needed to document multiple experiences. Two formats are available; one as a PDF version, that may be printed and completed by hand or a Word version, that is form fillable. In order to complete the Word documents, download and save the Word files to your computer before filling in information. Any information filled in directly on the web site will NOT be saved. Two formats are available; one as a PDF version, that may be printed and completed by hand or a Word version, that is form fillable. In order to complete the Word documents, download and save the Word files to your computer before filling in information. Any information filled in directly on the web site will NOT be saved. [|**Interpretive Listening Checklist**] (Word format) [|**Interpretive Reading Checklist**] (Word format) [|**Interpersonal Communication Checklist**] (Word format) [|**Presentation Writing Checklist**] (Word format) [|**Presentational Speaking Checklist**] (Word format)
 * Intercultural Encounters (Reflection)** ([|**Word format**] or [|**PDF format**])
 * LinguaFolio Checklists **

[|**Combined LinguaFolio Checklists**] (PDF format)


 * LF Checklist Progress Report** ([|**Word format**] or [|**PDF format**])

In this section, there are "can do" statements to help you assess your language competencies. Using the LinguaFolio checklists, go through one mode, such as Interpretive, from Novice Low to the highest level you can reach. If you can check off most of the can-do statements within the proficiency level, then you are performing at that level of proficiency and can progress to the next level. Continue until you reach a level where you cannot yet check the majority of the items. Attaining this level becomes your goal. Then continue with the next mode of communication, following the same process until you have assessed yourself in all modes of communication. For the Language Dossier, you will choose a collection of work samples and certificates to document your language skills, experiences, and achievements. The samples you choose for the Language Dossier should show evidence of language growth or progress over time. You should, therefore, update your Dossier regularly. A minimum of once a year is suggested. Provide samples for the Dossier that support your proficiency as determined by the checklists. Samples may include projects, research, compositions, copies of awards, certificates that include test results or language skills, PowerPoint presentations, CDs or video clips, audio presentations, and photos. Your samples should provide the best evidence of language learning tied to the can-do statements you can do easily as you progress through the levels of proficiency. Be sure to include samples across all modes of communication and documentation of your interculturality. Use the **LinguaFolio Dossier** ([|**Word format**] or [|**PDF format**]) to list the type of work, a description of the work, and the date that work is completed in the Table of Contents. In order to complete the Word documents, download and save the Word files to your computer before filling in information. Any information filled in directly on the web site will NOT be saved. The PDF format may be printed and completed by hand. For the Language Dossier, you will choose a collection of work samples and certificates to document your language skills, experiences, and achievements. The samples you choose for the Language Dossier should show evidence of language growth or progress over time. You should, therefore, update your Dossier regularly. A minimum of once a year is suggested. Provide samples for the Dossier that support your proficiency as determined by the checklists. Samples may include projects, research, compositions, copies of awards, certificates that include test results or language skills, PowerPoint presentations, CDs or video clips, audio presentations, and photos. Your samples should provide the best evidence of language learning tied to the can-do statements you can do easily as you progress through the levels of proficiency. Be sure to include samples across all modes of communication and documentation of your interculturality. Use the **LinguaFolio Dossier** ([|**Word format**] or [|**PDF format**]) to list the type of work, a description of the work, and the date that work is completed in the Table of Contents. In order to complete the Word documents, download and save the Word files to your computer before filling in information. Any information filled in directly on the web site will NOT be saved. The PDF format may be printed and completed by hand. LinguaFolio Resources ** **Council of Europe: European Language Portfolio** **A Common European Framework of References for Languages** **Center of Information on Language Teaching and Research Elementary Portfolio-United Kingdom** (Scroll to the bottom to find the link to download the Elementary Portfolio) **The European Association for Quality Language Services (EAQUALS)** LinguaFolio is being talked about, piloted and implemented in a variety of educational venues across the nation. Some examples are: **Nebraska's 5-year longitudinal study conducted by Dr. Ali Moeller** (Click on Create New Teacher Account.) **ESL LinguaFolio Materials- North Carolina Department of Public Instruction** If you are interested in being part of the LinguaFolio initiative, please contact your World Languages Consultant in your state's Department of Education.
 * [|LinguaFolio Self-Assessment Summary Grid] **
 * Language Dossier **
 * Language Dossier **
 * LinguaFolio Initiatives **