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What is Portfolio-Based Language Assessment?
Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA/ELBP) may be a new term but many of its principles and methods are common practice in second-language training for adults. PBLA/ELBP strengthens and formalizes approaches already used by many ESL/FSL teachers, while adding new elements that will further benefit learners, teachers and administrators.
PBLA/ELBP incorporates recognized best practices in the teaching and assessment of second-language skills: