EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO

Since long time ago, the word portofolio is associated to a multilingualism idea and all teachers it sounds this word. At least in my case, I never can say what is its function.
Fortunately, through this article we will learn what it is, where he was born and other interest.ideas.
Firstly, to define this term we need three components:
1. Language passport. The offcial certificates.
2. Language biography. Is used to set language learning.
3. A dossier. Own representative work.
Portfolio has two main functions: reporting and pedagogical. Reporting refers to the certificates and diplomas that are awarded. And the pedagogical, foster the development of learner autonomy and summarize cultural things.
Its origins was in 1991 in Rushlikon, where language specialists attempt to create a common European framework. This meeting was able to establish six communicative levels (a1, a2, b1, b2, c1 and c2) and the respective criteria and skills to achieve them, which can we see in a useful table.
After this meeting, this experience was used in different education systems with more or less success, but always going to the goal of creating a model in which teachers and students can be autonomous.
Will this goal be achieved in a short future?