MY LEARNING / NEXT STEPS
Small steps.
Steady progress.
The skills I want to develop as I study in a new language and a new country.
LEARN. TRY. REPEAT.
MY PORTFOLIO, SO FAR
One piece at a time.01 / MY STARTING GOALS
01
Write more clearly.
Check grammar, spelling and punctuation before adding a new piece of writing.
Next step: compare a first draft with a revised version.
02
Speak with confidence.
Practise explaining my ideas and taking part in class discussions.
Next step: listen to my recordings and choose one thing to improve.
03
Build academic vocabulary.
Collect useful words from classes and reading, with meanings and my own examples.
Next step: start a vocabulary entry and review it each week.
04
Learn from feedback.
Use comments from lecturers and classmates to decide what to practise next.
Next step: record feedback and the changes I make.
02 / LOOKING BACK
Pause. Reflect.
Try again.
What went well? What was difficult? What will I change next time?
A REFLECTION CYCLE
Experience → Reflect
→ Plan → Practise
I can return to these questions after a class, assignment, culture trip or conversation.
03 / COURSE CHECKPOINTS
Dates to work towards.
16 NOV 2026
First portfolio review
Week beginning 16 November · Term 1
08 MAR 2027
Second portfolio review
Week beginning 8 March · Term 2
16 APR 2027
Final portfolio deadline
Complete the year’s collection and reflection.
Dates from the EAP Learning Portfolio assessment criteria, 2026/27.