Gauging One’s Language Superpowers by Way of the ACTFL Tests Dr. Chad Davidson, this month’s Language Superhero, is a lifelong learner of languages. He continuously studies and practices five world languages: “I was once told by someone I highly respect that when asked how many languages I speak, I should always say that I only […]
Continue readingUsing the AAPPL to Assess Brazilian Students’ English Proficiency
By Sandra Baumel Durazzo, Head of Internationalization and Languages at Bahema Educação – Brazil The role of schools today is different from what it used to be. In the 21st century, schools aim at preparing students to participate actively and critically in a world with subtle frontiers. Thus, instead of transmitting information, it is necessary […]
Continue readingMeet a Language Superhero: Eda Uzuncakara
Eda Uzuncakara shared her language learning journey with the hope to inspire people to “find their voice in a new language.” As a bilingual professional, IT manager, entrepreneur, and writer, Eda found her voice in English as her new language while she continues to keep her roots in her first language, Turkish. In her story, […]
Continue readingMeet a Language Superhero: Julie Rosa
There is a general sense that being bilingual gives people a competitive edge in many careers. Knowing another language can open up a wider client base, or exponentially expand the network in which a person can engage. This is true whether the individual is a teacher, lawyer, or business owner. Julie Rosa, a multilingual professional, […]
Continue readingMeet a Language Superhero: Ashley Counahan
A graduate of the University of Tampa with dual BA degrees in Advertising/Public Relations and in Spanish, Ashley Counahan is a passionate advocate for language education, intercultural communication, and cultural awareness. As a bilingual English and Speaking speaker, Ashley is pursuing a career in education, and she shared her inspiring story for this month’s “Language […]
Continue readingLanguage Testing International Announces New CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helen Hamlyn retires; Tiziana Aime appointed new CEO Tarrytown, NY. January 31, 2022. Language Testing International® (LTI), the exclusive licensee of ACTFL, announced today that Tiziana Aime was appointed the new CEO, effective February 1, 2022. An experienced business leader, Aime succeeds Helen Hamlyn, who retired on January 31, 2022. “Tiziana […]
Continue readingMeet a Language Superhero: Alan Linus Lee–A Modern-Day Renaissance Man
Alan Lee is a modern-day renaissance man. He speaks several languages, has obtained multiple degrees and certificates, and traveled the world both for work and study. He has a great perspective on navigating multilingual and multicultural spaces and the impact of travel on language proficiency. He talked to LTI about his experiences learning languages and […]
Continue readingMeet a Language Superhero: Gabby Clark
The 2019 survey commissioned by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) titled “Making Languages Our Business,” reveals that the demand for employees with foreign language skills is rapidly growing, and nine out of ten employers rely on employees with language skills other than English (p. 3). As the report states: “A […]
Continue readingMeet a Language Superhero: Renaud Fenster
At LTI, we often talk about the benefits of being multilingual, and we truly believe that multilingualism gives you a special power: a power to communicate in another language, a power to better understand other cultures, a power to give yourself a competitive advantage, and even a power to save lives. Every year, thousands of […]
Continue readingCommitment to Enhancing Employee-Customer Relations
The landscape of today’s marketplace is highly focused on the quality of relationships. There are clear connections between employee satisfaction and customer experience, but there are other connections between employees and customers—such as language. How can language, and a commitment to language, redefine employee-customer relations? As Alex Shashkevich, of Stanford News, writes, “people speak roughly […]
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