Language Testing International, the exclusive licensee of ACTFL, is thrilled to sponsor the Seal of Biliteracy Achievement Scholarship, an award that recognizes the dedication of language learners who attain proficiency in two or more languages. This scholarship serves as a platform to honor their remarkable achievements and celebrate their linguistic accomplishments. This year, we received […]
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Historically, as students were preparing to exit their language program as majors or minors at Brigham Young University, we would assess the students with an ACTFL OPITM with Diagnostic Comments which provides details around the rating/evaluation of their language. It was a tool in their toolbelt, but one that we gave them when they were […]
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We have been using the ACTFL Latin Interpretive Reading Assessment (ALIRA) for a number of years in our school. Currently, we use it exclusively for students who have signed up to pursue achievement of the Seal of Biliteracy.
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Getting an AAPPL Score Report can be like getting the gift you didn’t know you needed. Rather than a simple number or grade, reports are filled with detailed information, NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements, and strategies for continued learning and growth. But how does the rating happen, what factors determine the score, and how can learners and […]
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This is the last in our three-part series of blog posts focused on tips for success with each component of the AAPPL. This post’s focus is the Interpretive Reading and Listening components. The IR/IL components of the AAPPL test your ability to understand written and spoken language. Here are a few pro tips to help […]
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As we enter the highest testing season of the year, this three-part series is focused on tips for success with each of the components of the AAPPL. This month’s focus is the Interpersonal Listening and Speaking (ILS) component. The ILS portion of the AAPPL tests your ability to have a conversation with someone. Here are […]
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The demand for bilingual education in the United States continues to grow. Even though the country has become more linguistically and culturally diverse due to demographic changes and the evolving conditions in the U.S. marketplace, more than half of the states are facing a bilingual teacher shortage which poses potential issues with the future of […]
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On February 8-10, a few of LTI’s colleagues had the privilege of participating in the JNCL-NCLIS Language Advocacy Days. This annual event, delivered virtually, brings language educators, students, and leaders together to discuss issues surrounding language education and to advocate for multilingualism and quality language education. Participating in this event was an incredibly inspiring experience. […]
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As we enter the highest testing season of the year, this three-part series is focused on tips for success with each of the components of the AAPPL. This month’s focus is the Presentational Writing (PW) component.
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As established in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations, “parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children” and every child has the right to education. But what happens when students and their parents are immigrants who do not command enough English […]
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