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Falling in Love with Spanish
From sitting in her high school Spanish class to taking steps toward a future career in education, LCF Teacher Scholar & Student Ambassador Joey shares how her love for exploring cultures has transformed into a lifelong passion.
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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Falling in Love with Spanish
From sitting in her high school Spanish class to taking steps toward a future career in education, LCF Teacher Scholar & Student Ambassador Joey shares how her love for exploring cultures has transformed into a lifelong passion.
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- Student Voices,
- Future Educator Stories
Maria: English Language Specialist with the University of Pennsylvania
While growing up, Maria used both Spanish and English to connect to the world and people around her. Today, she assists students in developing English language skills so that they have similar opportunities. Read about how she motivates her students to keep a curious mind!
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- Educator Profiles
Niko: English Instructor and Translator in Morocco
While working as a teaching assistant in France following his undergraduate degree, Niko discovered his love for teaching languages! Now based in Northern Morocco as an instructor, translator, and freelance tutor, hear his advice for early-career and aspiring teachers.
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- Educator Profiles
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
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.
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- Press Releases
Erduan: English Teacher in Taiwan
Ed, an ESOL educator from Florida, grew up bilingual. Read more about how his background motivates him to help students unlock their own bilingual superpowers.
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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.
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- Student Voices,
- Future Educator Stories
Maya: Secondary School French Teacher in Australia
Having grown up speaking Japanese & Serbian at home, Maya now teaches French at a secondary school in Melbourne, Australia. Learn what inspired her to transition into a teaching career and her advice for aspiring educators.
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- Educator Profiles
Belinda: Localization Professional Leading with German
Working in the localization sector, Belinda uses her German language skills to customize communication to a global market. Learn how language study has led her to unexpected jobs, and unexpected places—like the Berlin underground!
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- Professional Profiles