Job searching? Show what you're capable of!

To draft your CV you can use the standard European CV template.
Here's a video explaining why it is important to use the Euro CV and the European Language Passport.

Show what you're capable of!

Good luck!

Use your language Passport

USE YOUR LANGUAGE PASSPORT AND SELF-EVALUATE YOUR SKILLS!

STEPS TO USE THE PASSPORT

1. Download the European Language Passport, print the self-assessment grid, and write a tick on the things you can do ( in each square for each level ( A1, A2, B1, B2, etc.) and skill ( Reading, listening,etc.) .

2. Download this document and fill in "impresos 1,2,3, 5 and 9". In this way, you'll be able to reflect on the following issues:

a. your language level;
b. your language learning and intercultural experiences, that is, experiences with the language in your country and abroad;
c. your future goals.

3. Finally, you should gradually complete each and every document in your passport (  self-assessment grid, language learning and intercultural experiences, certificates and diplomas).

Well done! You're now reflecting on language learning.

The European levels of language competence for teaching and learning

Orientative levels of language learning in Europe and at Official Schools of Languages

Common reference levels

The Common European Framework divides learners into three broad divisions which can be divided into six levels:

A Basic User

A1 Breakthrough or beginner ( 1st year EOI). KET

A2 Waystage or elementary ( 2nd year EOI). PET

B Independent User

B1 Threshold or intermediate  ( 3rd year EOI)

B2 Vantage or upper intermediate ( 4th +5th year EOI). FCE

C Proficient User

C1 Effective Operational Proficiency or advanced. CAE

C2 Mastery or proficiency. CPE

The CEFR describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing at each level.
Cambridge Exams are related to these levels above as KET, PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE.

NOTA: Los niveles son orientativos ya que algunas EEOOIIs ofertan hasta el nivel B2, otras ya están introduciendo el C1 y la EOI de Málaga llega hasta el C2.

EOI levels:

1.    Basic level divided into two courses ( 260 hours): Basic 1 and Basic 2, equivalent to A2 level
2.    Intermediate level (one course 390 hours), corresponding to CEFR Level A2- B1.
3.    Advanced level divided into two courses: Advanced 1 ( B1- B2) and Advanced 2 ( 650 hours) corresponding to CEFR Level ( B2-C1).

Steps to evaluate our level of language proficiency.

•  What's the Common European Framework of References for Languages ( Marco Común Europeo de Referencia de Lenguas) ?

• What's the European Language Portfolio? Guía del Portfolio adultos
• Self- evaluate your language skills online.

Para aprender sobre el MCERL y el Pasaporte Europeo de lenguas ( PEL)de las lenguas visita esta página:

You can create your own passport of language. 

Go to sections: self-assessment grid, language learning and intercultural experiences, certificates and diplomas.

1. Download the European Language Passport, print it and complete its sections to self-assess your language skills and experiences. ( You can use the self-assessment grid).

2. Think about your language learning and intercultural experiences. 
3. Record your certificates and diplomas.

Self-evaluate your language skills

Dear students,

First, I'd like to welcome you all.
Let's start!

This first post is aimed at assessing your level of English proficiency as proposed by the Common European Framework of Reference, or as it is commonly referred to, CEF. ( I'm sure you've seen this CEF logo on the back cover of your student's book).

Based on this CEF document and its levels of proficiency, Official School of Languages divides these levels into 3:

Basic user: A1, A2

Independent user: B1, B2 ( Most schools in Andalusia reach these levels in 5 years)

Proficient user: C1, C2 ( some schools in Andalusia are about to
implement these levels)

To know more about this visit :
The Council of Europe
Using the ELP/PEL
Video ( David Little) Five questions about the ELP

To self-evaluate your language skills Click here

Optional activity: THE EUROPEAN CV

As you may be aware of, the crisis situation in Europe is making people realise about the difficulties they may have in finding a job. In order for you to be successful, it is really convenient that you know how to present your candidature to prospective employers, in other words, use the relevant documents and online search engines which can help you to get the job you want.

The following exercise is not compulsory, however, if you have time, are interested in it or really need it, please follow the link from the BBC to know how to apply for a job.

If you follow this link you will be able to:

1. Write your cover letter

2. Look for a job

4. Succeed in your interview

Optional task: Writing the European CV ( Deadline ..........)

One of the tasks you are welcome to do is create your Europass ( European CV) online in case you may need it in the future.

At the beginning of this academic year, I explained how to complete the  European Language Portfolio and the Passport. Once you have drafted both your Passport and CV , you may complete your Biography. Then you'll be more than ready to prepare your Dossier ( the third component of the European Language Portfolio) which can be personalised and will include all the tasks you have prepared throughout this year such as, your best writings, power points, projects, CV, anything you have to prove your level of English. This in turn, will help you to present your application for future job interviews and compile your proffesional information in an orderly manner.

To know more about the Dossier, visit this link.

I hope this has helped you to understand more of the selection processes now or in the future.

Good luck with your job search!

Homework: Effective learning- Learning strategies: What is the ELP?

Now that you've thought about what your level is, we should take a step further and get to know ourselves better as learners.
Go to the learning strategies section on the blog and read the information from the website: The European Portfolio of Languages.

Think about the following issues:

- What's the ELP used for?
- How many components does the Portfolio ( ELP) have?
- Download the Passport and complete its first section ( Profiles of language skills), according to your language knowledge.
- Provide ideas on how you would use the Passport in ( a ) real-life situation (s).

Please bring the document to class next Tuesday 16 and we'll discuss about it.

Thanks and see you in class.

Best regards,
Elena

Homework: self-assessment checklist ( learning strategies)

Hi everybody!

As I have already mentioned in class,  as learners of a language we should be able to know what our level of proficiency is. For this purpose, you can find on the right section of the blog, called learning strategies, a link to a self-assessment checklist. Please download it, read it carefully and fill it in at home. We'll compare results and conclusions next Tuesday.

                                                      Best,
                                                      Elena

Avanzado 2- Planning your learning with the Portfolio of languages.

Hi everyone!

As mentioned in module 1 and when learning a language, it is advisable to analyse your learning process. In order for you to do so, the following link ( in my colleague's blog,  Erasmo Navarrete) introduces the idea of using the Portfolio to assess your learning.

Please go to introduction to ELP read and do the activity.
http://portfolioeoi.blogspot.com/

We will comment on that in class.