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language portfolio (European)-Comes in three parts: the Language Passport, the Language Biography and the Dossier. The passport section gives an overview of the individuals' proficiency in different languages at a given point in time, defined in terms of skills and the common reference levels in the Common European Framework. It records formal qualifications as well as partial and specific competences.

learner-centred approach-Teaching methodology and course delivery, in which the needs of the learner are paramount.

learning environment-Any location where learning takes place, e.g., formal classroom/lecture room, college, university, workplace, world-wide web.

learning outcome-Statements of what a learner is expected to know, understand and/or be able to do, or is able to demonstrate after the completion of any learning process or at the end of a period of learning.
Source: Bergen Ministers' Meeting Glossary http://www.bologna-bergen2005.no/

learning resources-Materials such as books, equipment, libraries, archives. Includes human as well as physical resources.

learning sequence-Coherent pattern of delivery of course content/learning/ training.

learning styles-The variety of methods or approaches chosen by individual learners to absorb and retain required knowledge, fulfil learning outcomes/tasks.

level (qualification)-Levels represent a series of sequential steps expressed in terms of a range of generic outcomes, against which typical qualifications can be positioned.
Source: Using Learning Outcomes, Adam, Edinburgh 2004

level indicator-Quality measure showing complexity of course/qualification.

life-long learning (LLL)-All learning activity undertaken throughout life, with the aim of improving knowledge, skills and competencies within a personal, civic, social and/or employment-related perspective.
Source: Copenhagen Process documentation http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/2010/vocational_en.html