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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.
Congratulations Future Educators!
Hailing from 15 home states and planning to teach eight languages other than English, please join us in congratulating the 20 outstanding future educators who join the LCF Teacher Scholarship Program this year!
Save the Date: The application period for this program will reopen in Spring 2025 to high school seniors who aspire to teach a language!
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5 Questions for a Future Entrepreneur Learning Mandarin
After studying Mandarin Chinese for years, University of Memphis graduate Carly is looking to start a business to help others in their language journeys. Learn about her experiences studying and working abroad in China!
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5 Questions for an Au Pair in France
Tufts University graduate Caitlin, who participated in a high school exchange program to France, returns to further immerse herself in the culture and language. Find out about her experiences as an au pair abroad!
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5 Questions for a Language Learner on Embracing the Journey
A high school senior from Massachusetts who grew up speaking four languages, Hasnain is no stranger to language learning! Hear what's motivating this future neurosurgeon to learn French.
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5 Questions for a Future Neuroscientist Learning French & German
High school senior and aspiring neuroscientist Caroline is exploring the world through French and German. Read how these languages have deepened her understanding of English and learn about her upcoming exchange to Switzerland!
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5 Questions for a Future Aerospace Engineer Learning French
Incoming MIT student and future aerospace engineer Caitlin is bringing French into her everyday life and hopes to reconnect with her Chinese roots. Hear why she fell in love with French!
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5 Questions for an Arizona Student of Arabic
Arizona State University Chemistry PhD candidate Charlotte has long been involved in learning and sharing about the Arabic language and culture. Hear about the language fair she helped organize and why she is so devoted to Arabic.
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5 Questions for a Future Scientific Researcher Learning English, Turkish & French
Massachusetts high school senior Dilara is building on her experience learning Turkish and French to empower other women seeking to participate in exchange programs abroad. Read about her efforts and also her exchange program in Switzerland!
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5 Questions for a Teacher who Worked in China
2nd grade teacher Courtney has studied four languages and taught English in China. Read about her experiences abroad and who motivates her to continue her language journey!
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Ask Away: 5 Questions for a Future Non-Profit Executive Learning Urdu, Spanish & Arabic
Delaware high school student Amna knows that language skills combined with scientific knowledge will help her launch an organization addressing addiction issues in the future. Hear her insights on the importance of advocacy for language education!
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