European Language Portfolio (ELP) and CEFR: Key Concepts

Understanding the European Language Portfolio (ELP)

The European Language Portfolio (ELP) is a personal document that helps learners record and reflect on their language learning and cultural experiences. It allows individuals to track their progress, assess their language skills, and showcase their language achievements for academic or professional purposes.

Key Components of the ELP

The ELP comprises three main parts:

  • Language Passport: Provides an overview of the learner’s language skills and qualifications.
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English Grammar and Usage: Common Phrases & Errors

English Grammar and Usage

(1-7) everyone: f, c, g, a, d, b, e

Where: 1122112

(1-5) I want: d e c a b

Take off: 2112121

(1-6) if you: c e a f d b

(1-6) they asked: c e a f d b

Quickly: 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 2

Can: could could can will be able to (2)

To win: 1 1 1 1 2 2

Might: 1 1 1 2 2 1

(1-5) paul: e d c b a

Well-off: 1 1 2 1 1 2

Who: 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2

Usar who…that’s where: Who, whose, where, which, who, where, whose, where, when

Was able to: 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1

(1-5) paul: e d c b a

Could: 2 1 2 2 2 1 1

Common Errors:

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Unexpected Encounters and Life’s Surprises

A Rainy Day Reunion

It had been a long and rainy day. Michael had been working all day and was very tired and hungry. He decided to have dinner at a restaurant near his office. He put on his raincoat, took his umbrella, and headed to the street. He walked briskly to “Le Chezon”.

The restaurant was half-full. As usual, he decided to sit at the bar and order some fish and chips. The waiter, Paul, knew him and said, “Right away, Sir,” while he served him his usual beer. Michael took a first sip and looked

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Mastering English-Spanish Connectors and Medical Terms

Essential English Connectors and Their Spanish Equivalents

Here’s a comprehensive list of English connectors with their corresponding Spanish translations:

  • As well asasí como
  • Moreover / Furthermore / Additionallyademás
  • However / On the other handsin embargo
  • Despitea pesar de
  • As a result / Therefore / Consequently / So / Thenpor consiguiente
  • At the same timeal mismo tiempo
  • In order topara
  • Sincedesde, ya que
  • So thatpara que
  • Due to / As a consequence / Thereby /
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