Portfolio Builder
Evidence of Mastery
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Curation (Selection)
A portfolio is not a pile of papers. It is a carefully selected gallery. Include only your best work that demonstrates specific skills.
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1 Argumentative Essay (C1 style)
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1 Formal Letter/Report
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1 Creative/Descriptive Piece
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Reflection (Metacognition)
For every piece, write a short paragraph explaining why you chose it and what you learned. This shows C2-level self-awareness.
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Presentation (Polish)
Formatting matters. Use consistent fonts, clear headings, and flawless proofreading. A messy C2 essay looks like a B2 essay.
Reflection Model 📄
How to write about your work.
The Reflective Intro
"This portfolio represents my journey toward C2 proficiency. The selected pieces demonstrate my ability to adapt tone, employ complex rhetorical devices, and maintain cohesion across various genres."
Analysis of a Piece
"I chose this essay on [Topic] to showcase my command of argumentative structure. Specifically, I utilized inversion ('Rarely have I seen...') to emphasize the urgency of the issue, while maintaining an objective academic register throughout."
Portfolio Check 🧐
Best practices.
1. Should you include every essay you have ever written?
2. What is the purpose of the 'Reflection'?
3. Which skill is crucial for the final layout?
Mission 📝
Start Building.
Your First Entry
Find one piece of writing you are proud of (from this course or elsewhere).
Write a reflection (3 sentences):
"I selected this piece because..."
"It demonstrates my ability to..."
"One area I improved during the process was..."
"It demonstrates my ability to..."
"One area I improved during the process was..."