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Congratulations Future Educators!

Hailing from 14 home states and planning to teach seven languages other than English, please join us in congratulating our largest incoming class to date: 20 outstanding future educators who join the Lead with Languages Teacher Scholarship Program this fall!

Know a future language teacher who's currently a high school senior? The call for applications will reopen in Spring 2024.

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Share Your #LanguageDream: Language Learning Opens Doors

Have you shared your #LanguageDream with us on social media yet? Download the next poster in this series celebrating how languages shape the future and consider the doors that your skills will open!

    • Social Media Activities

My First Study Abroad: Being Dropped in Another Country

University of West Georgia Spanish language major Kaleb shares a reflection on his summer study abroad adventure in Madrid, Spain. Hear how the experience bolstered confidence in his language skills and reaffirmed his goal to become a language educator.

    • Student Voices,
    • Future Educator Stories

Ask Away: 5 Questions for a Global Health Researcher Learning Arabic

Jack holds degrees in comparative literature and public health. With plans to work as an infectious disease epidemiologist, he's learning Arabic (Jordanian, Moroccan, Modern Standard Arabic), French, Spanish, and Mandarin.

    • Student Voices,
    • Testimonial Interviews

Ask Away: 5 Questions for a Future Surgeon Learning Spanish & French

Colorado State University neuroscience major and French minor Nicholas shares his early motivations for learning languages and the surprising opportunities to which his skills have opened doors.

    • Student Voices,
    • Testimonial Interviews

Join the Fun: What's Your Language Dream?

Throughout Spring 2023, we're asking everyone to dream big! Each month, we'll be releasing a new printable poster presenting how language learning shapes the future. Share your #LanguageDream with us on social media.

    • Social Media Activities

Ask Away: 5 Questions for a Romance Languages & Literatures Major

Bowdoin College student Ella is learning French and Spanish, with dreams of living in a Francophone country. Learn about her experience with Multilingual Mainers, a partnership with local elementary schools that brings higher-ed language students together with younger learners in the community.

    • Student Voices,
    • Testimonial Interviews

Ask Away: 5 Questions for a Learner of Samskrit, Kannada & English

California 7th grade student Niharika aspires to a career in ophthalmology. She uses her Samskrit and Kannada skills with family, in doing Indian dance, and when exploring texts. Hear about her approach to overcoming language learning challenges as they arise.

    • Student Voices,
    • Testimonial Interviews

Ask Away: 5 Questions for a Study Abroad Champion Learning Italian & Spanish

Colorado State University political science and international studies major Taylor is completing minors in Spanish and legal studies. Learn how study and intern abroad experiences in Italy and Spain have had an impact on her language journey!

    • Student Voices,
    • Testimonial Interviews

Ask Away: 5 Questions for a NSLI-Y Alumnus Home from Latvia

Delaware high school senior David has been learning languages formally since middle school. With career aspirations in diplomacy or international business, he was awarded a scholarship to study Russian and live with a host family over the summer! Learn more about his experience.

    • Student Voices,
    • Testimonial Interviews