This month’s language superhero tells a story of challenges, determination, and grit. Gina Ridulfo lost her ability to speak and write at the age of 8. She worked hard to regain her abilities and prove to everyone she was capable of a lot more than she was given credit for. Now, Gina is a teacher, […]
Continue readingHow to Highlight Your Language Skills to Get Noticed
If you are proficient in more than one language, you possess a highly marketable skill. Do you know which languages are most marketable? According to Preply, the three most frequently requested languages in job postings are Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), and French. Consider this: As of May 15, 2022, Indeed has posted over 900 […]
Continue readingMeet a Language Superhero: Dr. Chad Davidson
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 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 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 readingCultural and Linguistic Representation on School Boards
Did you know that in the 49 U.S. states and Virgin Islands School Board Associations, there are over 90,000 members that are responsible for educating over 50 million children? According to the National School Board Association, approximately 9 out of 10 students receive public education. With over 4.8 million English Learners (ELs), which is equivalent […]
Continue readingWhy Language Inclusion Is the Key to Effective Community Building
Anyone in a leadership role quickly learns the value of good communication skills if they want to be effective. This can be especially challenging if language is a barrier between the leader and those they are trying to lead. Language Testing International is proud to have provided language assessment services to many leaders around the […]
Continue readingStudent-led Civic Engagement: Advocating for Their Future
In a recent podcast in our “Language is Your Superpower” series, Johanna López credits her students for her historical 2018 landslide win to become a member of the Orange County Public School Board (OCPS) in Central Florida. Not only did she obtain a seat with 40,000+ votes (previous elections were won by a margin of […]
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