Championing language education to create deeper connections.
Connect Students to the World!
We've launched a Summer 2024 peer-to-peer fundraising campaign to support language teachers and their students.
Your contribution of any amount—including small monthly donations—helps inspire and develop tomorrow's global citizens. Please join us and share this effort with your network.
U.S. Demand for Languages
of Americans speak a language other than English at home.
of U.S. employers demand multilingual talent in their workforce.
U.S. states report a shortage of language educators.
Programs & Initiatives
Public Education
Language education is critical to our collective future. Our efforts ensure that those outside the profession fully understand its value.
Scholarships & Awards
Language teachers are underpaid and under-funded. We support and recognize educators to help fill those gaps.
Research
LCF supports and shares broadly the results of cutting-edge language education research initiatives.
The Latest in Multilingualism
Cindy: Professor of Mandarin Chinese and Bilingual Education
Mandarin educator Cindy's inspiration to join the teaching profession came early in her childhood but has grown to include aspects of her identity as an adult. Read more about what motivates her to share languages and culture with her students.
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- Educator Profiles
Experiencing Tarragona: A Journey in Language and Culture
LCF Teacher Scholar and Student Ambassador Mikayla shares reflections on her study abroad experience in Spain, where she taught English and was introduced to the Catalan language.
Language Connects Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
The Language Connects Foundation (LCF), the charitable and public education affiliate of ACTFL, recently welcomed three new members of its Board of Directors.
How to Support LCF
Language learning opens doors, strengthens communities, and boosts the economy. As a champion of language education, your support empowers others.
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