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Name:

Surname:

Place of birth:

Date of birth:

Address:

Country:

Email address:

LANGUAGES I KNOW ...

My LanguagePassport

I studied... Where? How long?


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Colour in the circles next to the most important reasons for you.

MY ENGLISH EXPERIENCES

Youve probably spoken, read or heard English outside the classroom (on holiday, with

pen friends, on the internet, in songs, on satellite TV, in magazines).

Complete the table with your English experiences. Mark each one with one, two orthree stars:

H = quite useful HHH= very useful

WHY DO I WANT TO LEARN ENGLISH?

Experience When and where Comment Rating

My LanguageBiography

to write to pen friends

to understand songs

to travel

to read English magazines

to understand instructions forcomputers, mobile phones and similar

towatchEnglishlms

tondajobmoreeasily

to chat

to surf the internet

other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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MY STUDY HABITSWhat are your study habits? Do you do your homework straight after school, or do you wait

until the evening? Do you like studying in your bedroom or the living room? Do you prefer

studying by yourself or with a friend?

Answer the questions below to learn more about what kind of student you are.Why not compare your answers with your classmates and your teacher?

Yes No Dont know

Doyoundithardtostartstudyingstraightafterlunch?

Do you take lots of breaks when youre studying, even if youre notreally tired?

Do you watch TV or listen to the radio when youre studying?

Do you keep your mobile phone on and/or send text messages whenyoure studying?

Do you study in the living room with other people around?

Do you often move around when youre studying?

Do you prefer studying with a classmate who is better than you?

Do you get your school things ready (coursebooks, notebooks, etc.) atthe last minute in the morning?

If you have problems with homework, do you give up immediately andtell the teacher I didnt do it because I didnt understand it?

Look at your answers.If you answered yes lots of times, you probably need to change your study habits. Youllconcentrate better, improve your results and nish sooner!



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HOW DO I LEARN BEST?You probably know that everyone has their own learning style. Not everyone learns the same

way, and knowing how you learn best will help you do better at school. The questions below

will help you think about what you do and how you learn best. There isnt one best way, so

you cant get the answers wrong. The questionnaire will help you understand whats best for

you!

For each statement, tick the number which describes you best.

0= I dont like it at all 1 = Sometimes I like it 2 = I usually like it 3 = I really like it

PROFILE 1

I like learning by watching and listening to native speakers

I like learning by watching English TV and listening to English recordings

I like using my English outside the classroom

I like learning words and if I hear them, I remember them better

I like speaking English whenever I can

PROFILE 2

I like it when my teacher explains everything in detailI always take notes

I like reading because it helps me learn better

I like learning grammar and I underline the rules in my coursebook

I like learning new words and if I read them, I remember them better

PROFILE 3

I like learning through games and role-plays

Ilikelearningwithphotos,pictures,lmsandrecordings

I like working in a group because I learn better

IlikepractisingathomewithEnglishrecordingsandlms

I like speaking English with my friends and I practise speaking whenever I can

PROFILE 4

I like learning grammar

I like reading English books and magazines

I like studying by myself because I concentrate better

I like it when I can correct my own mistakes and understand them myself

Ilikeworkingonprojectsandmyportfolio

Now add up your total for each prole and check which one has the most points: PROFILE

0 1 2 3



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WHATS YOUR LEARNING STYLE?Check your answers to the questionnaire on page 5 and read your prole.See if you recognise yourself from the descriptions.

PROFILE 1 (Auditory/global)Youprobablyenjoycommunicating.Youliketalkingtonativespeakersandyousee

learning English as another opportunity to speak to people. You learn better if you

listentoyourteachersexplanations,ratherthanjustreadingyourcoursebook.

PROFILE 2 (Visual/reective)You like studying in the classroom, and you think its the best place to learn. You

reallytrustyourteacherandyoulikehim/hertoguideyouasyoulearn.Yound

takingnotesveryusefulandyoualsondithelpfulwhenyourteacherwrites

explanations on the board.

PROFILE 3 (Kinaesthetic/group-oriented)You like learning new information by example and by doing practical work. You

enjoystudyinginagroupbecauseyoupreferdiscussingyourideastoworkingby

yourselfathome.Thismakeslearningfunandenjoyableforyou.

PROFILE 4 (Analytical/individual)Youenjoystudyingthingsingreatdetail.Youthinkitsimportanttounderstanda

language and its rules by studying them in depth. You prefer studying by yourself

and understanding how to use English on your own, trying things out and discovering

your strengths and weaknesses.

If you got the same total for two or more proles, you have more than one learningstyle. Remember that human beings are complex and we can use more than onestrategy at once. Read all the proles which apply to you.

Lastly, look at the activities which you gave 0 points. Explain why you dont likethem and what you prefer doing instead. Discuss your preferences with a classmateor your teacher.



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WHAT CAN I DO IN ENGLISH?Colour in the circles next to the statements describing what you can doin English. Try these as you are working through level 1 ofMORE!Remember to come back to this page and colour in more shapes everytime you learn something new!

I can greet someone and respond to

greetings

I can introduce myself and others and

understand when others introduce

themselves

I can talk about my family and

understand when others talk about

theirs

I can say the days of the week and

months of the year

I can express simple emotions (Im

happy, sad, tired, hungry, thirsty, etc.)

and understand when others express

their emotions

I can describe where I live

Icandescribesimpleobjectsand

their shapes

I can give simple information about

myself (favourite foods and colours,

schoolsubjects,possessions)

I can wish someone a happy birthday

or write a simple greeting card

I can recognise the parts of the body

I can count from 1 to 1000

I can express my likes and dislikes

My LanguageBiography A1 level


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WHAT CAN I DO IN ENGLISH?Colour in the circles next to the statements describing what you can doin English. Try these as you are working through levels 2 and 3 ofMORE!Remember to come back to this page and colour in more shapes everytime you learn something new!

I can understand when others talk about

themselves, their family, where they liveand their interests

I can understand short messages or

announcements if they are given slowly

and clearly

I can ask the time and understand it

I can talk about my daily routine

I can understand when others talk

about their daily routines, if they speak

slowly and clearly

I can make simple requests

I can make an invitation; accept orrefuse an invitation

I can understand simple instructions on

how appliances work

I can make simple purchases in a shop;

ask the price of something

I can order food or drink

I can describe what I can do and ask

others what they can do

I can ask for and give directions

I can suggest going somewhere or doing

something

I can give simple information on the

weather

I can give information on my health and

ask others how they are

I can talk in simple terms about what I

did recently, e.g. at the weekend or on

holiday

I can describe myself (my appearanceand character) in simple terms

I can talk about future plans in simple

terms

I can say what I must and mustnt do at

home, school or in other familiar

environments

My LanguageBiography A2 level


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My LanguageBiography B1 level

WHAT CAN I DO IN ENGLISH?Colour in the circles next to the statements describing what you can do inEnglish. Try these as you are working through levels 3 and 4 ofMORE!Remember to come back to this page and colour in more shapes every timeyou learn something new!

I can follow the main points of a

conversation

I can understand the main points of a

news bulletin, TV or radio programme if

they are expressed clearly

I can understand the main points of

newspaper, magazine or online articles

I can follow the plot of a story if it isread clearly and has well-structured

events

I can talk about my experiences in

familiar and non-familiar environments

I can talk about my feelings and emotions

I can ask for and give advice

I can talk about the possibility of

something happening or not

I can make hypotheses (explanations

which are based on known facts butwhich are not yet proved)

I can exchange opinions and interact,

asking for explanations if I dont

understand

I can talk about my future plans

I can describe places in some detail

I can write letters or e-mails about my

life and experiences

I can express preferences and give

reasons why

I can make comparisons and give myopinions

I can talk about dreams, ambitions and

wishes


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MyDossierPortfolio Activities

Levelwritten activitypractical activity

recorded activity

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME

Why not wish yourself a happy

birthday?

Design a card youd like to send

yourself on your birthday.

My birthday is on

My star sign is

Today is my birthday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

I am special because

THIS IS MY T-SHIRT

Why not design your own T-shirt? First draw your design,

following the instructions below, then make your T-shirt

using fabric dyes to colour it. You and your classmates could

wear your T-shirts to school for This Is My T-shirt Day!

Right sleeve - write how you see yourself Left sleeve - write how you think others see you

Front - draw an animal you like and write what you like (animals, food, music, sports, hobbies and so on)Back - write a message to the world!


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MY PET IS ME! I AM MY PET!

How much do you love your cat or your dog? If you dont have a pet of your own, think aboutyour favourite animal instead. Introduce yourself as if you were this animal: say your name,

age, where you come from, what your family is like. Talk about what you like to eat, how you

usually eat, what you do all day and what you think about humans! Then record yourself,

trying to be as convincing as you can!

THE SEASONS SONG

Think about how the different seasons make you feel. You might feel sad on a rainy autumn

day, or extra tired and sleepy in winter.UsethechartbelowtocreateyourownSeasonsSong.Youcanusetherstletterofeachline

to start, or put it in the middle of the word youve chosen!

Now choose some music or a song for each season. Record yourself, with the music in the

background as you read out your poem.

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S A W S

U U I P

M T N R

M U T IE M E N

R N R G

A GUIDED TOUR

Imagine youre a tourist guide and plan a guided tour of your town.

Makealeaetwithinformationon:

historical placesplaces of interest for young people

entertainment (cinemas, theatres...)

cool eating places

sport facilities

shopping

other

Chooseapictureforeachsectionofyourleaet.Nowrecordyourself,imaginingyoure

showing a group of foreign students around your town.


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Portfolio Activities

LevelI FEEL BLUE!

When youre painting or drawing, do you ever use a particular colour to show what youre

feeling,ordoyoujustchoosethecoloursasyoupaint?

You probably associate different colours with different emotions. Try and think of at least

threeadjectivestogowitheachcolour.

blue: _________ ,_________,_________ black: _________ ,_________,_________

red: _________ ,_________,_________ purple: _________ ,_________,_________

yellow: _________ ,_________,_________ pink: _________ ,_________,_________

green: _________ ,_________,_________ orange: _________ ,_________,_________

grey: _________ ,_________,_________ brown: _________ ,_________,_________

white: _________ ,_________,_________

Now think of the colours you feel at particular times. Imagine how you feel when your team

wins or your school test didnt go very well. Write a few sentences below.

I feel __________________________________ when _________________________________

I feel __________________________________ when _________________________________

But Im ________________________________ if _____________________________________

And __________________________________ when __________________________________

A FAN LETTERImagine you want to write a fan letter to your favourite actor, singer or footballer. Your fan

letter should be friendly and informal. Explain why youre writing and what you like about

him/her.

Remember to follow the normal structure for a letter:

the date

the greeting

the text

the ending

the writers name


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MY IDEAL MEALS MY PARENTS IDEAL MEALS (FOR ME)

Breakfast:

Snack:

Lunch:

Snack:

Dinner:

AT LAST!

Howmanytimesdoyouhavetoobeyrulesyoujustdontlike(turnoffyourmobilephonewhile youre eating, for example)? And how many times do you want to stop other people

doing things which annoy you (like when your little sister looks through your desk)?

The time has come to write your rules! You can write them for your parents, your brothersand sisters, your friends or your teachers (e.g. Dont ..!). They could even be things youd

like to do (e.g. I can..!). Now record yourself, using the right tone to give orders or talk

about what youre allowed to do.

MY IDEAL DIET!

Completethechartwithyourfavoritefoodsanddrinks,andthenllinyourparentsideal

foods and drinks

A DAY IN MY HEROS LIFE!

Think of a comic strip hero, someone

fromhistoryorliterature,almstar

anyone you consider a hero. Imagine you

can be part of his/her life for the day.

Write in your diary about this special

day, saying what you did, how you felt,

what you experienced and what made it

so unforgettable!

Then, record yourself telling a friendabout your special day.


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LevelTRAVEL LOG

Collect photos, souvenirs, postcards and anything else of interest from a holiday or trip

youve taken. Write your own travel log using the material youve collected. Then present

your travel log to the rest of the class.

ENDANGERED ANIMALSChooseanendangeredanimalandndoutmoreaboutit.Completethefactleandcreatea

slogan for the SAVE THE (name of the animal) campaign.

A) FACTFILE

Common Name: ________________________________________

ScienticName: _______________________________________

Habitat: ______________________________________________

Average Weight: _______________________________________Diet: _________________________________________________

Characteristics/Descriptions:

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

Threats or Enemies: ____________________________________

Actions needed to protect or preserve this animal:

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

B)SAVE THE _____________________ CAMPAIGN

Slogan:_______________________________________________

Write and record a radio advert for your endangered animal campaign. Use the information

youfoundoutforthefactleandyourslogan.


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A SPECIAL GUEST FOR DINNERImagine youve invited a special guest for dinner. Write your menu in the table below.

Now record yourself reading the menu and saying why youve chosen each dish.

HOMES OF THE FUTURE

Have you ever thought what your house

would be like if you lived in 2150? Where

would it be? What would it be made

of? Would there be a special bed whichputs you to sleep, or a wardrobe which

chooses your clothes?

Draw your ideal house and describe it

using the suggestions below:

location

size

rooms

furnitureequipment

new technology

Food Drink

Starter

Main course

and side dishes

Dessert


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LevelBOOK REVIEW

Think of a book you have read. What did you like about it? Maybe you didnt like it at all.

Write a book review explaining what it was about and giving your own opinion of it. Record

yourself as if you were presenting the book review on a television or radio programme.

COLLECTINGImaginethatyouareapersonwithaninterestingorunusualcollection.Drawornda

picture of what you collect. Make notes on your collection thinking about:

what you collect

how you started collecting

why you collect them

how many you have

Find out about other people who collect the same things. Is there a club in your area/country? Do they do anything interesting?

Present your collection and research to the rest of the class.

Title:

Author:


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BIG EVENTSHave you ever been to a big event with lots of people like a football match or concert? Write

a diary entry for the day you went saying what happened, how many people were there, how

you felt, who you went with, what the atmosphere was like etc.

POETRY

A Haiku is a Japanese-style poem in three lines. Try to write your own simple Haiku. Here are

your rules:

Thepoemhasthreelines(tryvesyllablesfortherstline,sevensyllablesforthesecond

line,andvesyllablesforthelastline)

Thereshouldbeabreakaftereithertherstorsecondline(:,,or)

You should include a word which tells you which season it is eg. snow, blossom. You can use a

dictionary to help you. Then record yourself reading your poem.

NEWSPAPER JOURNALIST

Write an article for your local newspaper about something which recently happened in your

school or in your local area. Design a whole page and include pictures or photos so that it

looks like a real newspaper!


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NOW & THEN (HISTORY)

Choose a period of history which particularly interests you and complete the table,

comparing your chosen period with life today.

Use the suggestions below to help you:

Where people lived

What they did for a living

How they travelled

How they spent their time

What they woreWhat they ate

Other...

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SAVE OUR PLANET DAY (SCIENCE)

Planet Earth is in danger. Think of all the things

you can do to help save our planet. Start with the

simple things which everyone can do every day eg.

recycling rubbish, saving water by turning off the

tap while you clean your teeth.

DesignaleaettogiveyourschoolfriendsforSave

Our Planet Day! Write at least 8 suggestions.

Present your period of history to the rest of the class

Now Then

Cross-curricular Projects


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INTERCULTURAL SHOPPING BAG

Imagineyoucantravelaroundtheworldandll

a shopping bag with products from the countries

you visit.

If you like, use the examples to help you:If I were in Turkey, I would buy a Turkish carpet

I would buy chocolates in Switzerland

A MULTICULTURAL CALENDAR

Youre going to create your own Multicultural Calendar! Choose a country you like or one

which particularly interests you. Find out more about it for example its festivals, typical

dishes, or famous sites. Design a page for a month from your Multicultural Calendar, using

photos, drawings or pictures to help you. Write a brief description of the country and its main

characteristics.

Wheneveryoucan,addmoremonthsandspecialdaysfromaroundtheworlduntilyouhave a country for every month and your calendar is complete.

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MyDossierMy Extra Portfolio Material

Sometimes you might want to add an English song, a poem, a greeting card, a recipe or amenutoyourportfolioanythingextra,infact!Oryoumightwanttowritesomethingjust

because you feel like it. In this section you can add anything you think will help improve your

English.

In the table below, write the date, what youre adding and a simple explanation of whyyou

want to add it to your portfolio. This is another way of reminding yourself that youre an

English student!

Type of material Date Comment


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MyDossierMy Feedback

ENGLISH BOOKS AND ARTICLES I HAVE READ

INTERESTING WEBSITES IN ENGLISH ...

URL Topic My comments

Title Writer Type of book/Topic My comments


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MyDossierSelf-assessment

Youve been working on your portfolio for quite a while, so its probably a good time to thinkabout what youve done and how you did it.

Colour in the clouds which apply to you. Be honest about assessing your work. If most ofthe clouds are coloured in, youre on the right track!

I like working on

my portfolio

I always read

the instructions

carefully

I work consistently

on my portfolio

I try to add extra

things, as well as

what my teacher

asks for

I like showing it to

my parents

I often look back

at things Ive doneI like showing

it to myfriends

EvenifInda

taskdifcult,I do it

by myselfI ask my

teacher for help

if something

isnt clear

I record

speaking

activities

regularly

I feel more

responsible

I feel more

condent

I could have

done some tasks

better

Im inspired to

read more or make

more effort

I try to use

my English

whenever I canIm more

aware of what I can do

and what I cant

do yetI feel

Ive madeprogress


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MyDossierTeachers Assessment

Your teacher will check your portfolio regularly. He/She will help you understand how youreprogressingbyllinginthechartbelow.

Remember that 1= never 4= always

date

Your portfolio shows that: 1 2 3 4

Youve worked hard

You include lots of different activities

You record the speaking activities required

You keep your work neat and tidy

You keep it up-to-date

You expand it with extra activities and materials

Your written portfolio work shows progress

Your oral portfolio work shows progress

You complete each part in full

Other.....................................

(additional teacher comments)


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