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Celebrating the 2024 Regional Language Teachers of the Year
Announced this spring at the five regional conferences across the country, Amanda Beck, Carlos Salinas, Kei Tsukamaki, Bertha Delgadillo, and Sara Lee have been named Regional Teachers of the Year for CSC, NECTFL, PNCFL, SCOLT, and SWCOLT.
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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5 Questions for a Jeopardy Contestant Learning Spanish & French
Emory University student Maya is a human health and Spanish linguistics double major who aspires to a career in public health. Learn how language skills contribute to both her interest in trivia and her professional goals.
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Ask Away: 5 Questions for a French & Philosophy Double Major
Colorado State University undergraduate Camila is dedicated to seeking authentic conversation experiences in her target language. Learn how virtual tutors, an online conversation partner, and studying abroad in Lyon have contributed to her skills!
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- Student Voices,
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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!
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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.
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- Student Voices,
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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.
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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.
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- Student Voices,
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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.
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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.
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- Student Voices,
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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.
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- Student Voices,
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