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Championing language education to create deeper connections.

Meet the Next Generation of Language Educators!

The 2024 Class of Teacher Scholars have graduated and are entering the classroom! Learn more about their pathways to the profession, academic decisions, future plans, and more!

U.S. Demand for Languages

20%

of Americans speak a language other than English at home.

90%

of U.S. employers demand multilingual talent in their workforce.

44

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

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2025 National Language Teacher of the Year Named

Japanese teacher Kei Tsukamaki of Washington state has been named the 2025 National Language Teacher of the Year! The award presentation was held during the 2024 ACTFL Convention & World Languages Expo on Friday, November 22, in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about Kei here.

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5 Questions for a Penn English Language Program Student

Naor Oshaya grew up speaking Hebrew while living in Netanya, Israel. Aspiring to eventually work in Investment Banking or Project Management, he knew that additional language skills were worth having. Read more about his experience with the University of Pennsylvania English Language Program!

Chloe: Sustainable Tourism Consultant Leading with Bahasa Indonesia and Spanish

As a Sustainable Tourism Consultant and PhD Researcher, Chloe leverages her Bahasa Indonesia and Spanish skills to drive impactful marine conservation efforts through sustainable tourism development. Discover how her passion for the Indonesian language opened doors to unexpected adventures and deep cultural connections.

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Language learning opens doors, strengthens communities, and boosts the economy. As a champion of language education, your support empowers others.

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