ACTFL has announced the release of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024, representing a significant milestone in language assessment standards. Aligned with key language learning standards and resources, such as World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, the ACTFL Performance Descriptors for Language Learners, and the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements, the Guidelines enhance clarity and accessibility, empowering educators and learners alike. Read ACTFL’s […]
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Five years ago, we became an early adopter of the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy, a prestigious award for our high school students who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in at least two languages. We envisioned the Seal as a way to honor our highest performing world language students, as well as to honor and […]
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One of the most valuable investments companies can make in today’s globalized economy is to improve their employees’ language skills in another language as well as their cultural awareness. There are a plethora of language training and development programs to choose from for businesses who are seeking to improve their workforce communication skills and effectively […]
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Are you a bilingual or multilingual professional trying to obtain more flexibility in your daily life while earning money from the convenience of working from home? The wide variety of remote work positions out there may bring you the life/work balance that you are searching for.
Continue readingKatie Hedrick is the Community Inclusion Coordinator of the City of Roanoke’s Community Engagement department in Virginia. One of her responsibilities is to run a Bilingual Incentive Pay Program to address the concerns and needs of Roanoke’s diverse 100,000 residents. Katie successfully implemented the program across all departments, and to date, many of the city […]
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When it comes to learning a language, there is always room for growth. Are you continuously developing your linguistic skills to stay up to date in this globalized and diverse economy? Do you want to mitigate the linguistic barriers with current customers in your organization by helping them in their preferred language? Are you considering […]
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