For years, world language teachers have lived on the fringes of data-driven education. In most schools, English, math, and science departments shape their instruction around benchmark testing while elective departments like ours are left out of the conversation. But that doesn’t mean our classrooms are any less rigorous or our instruction any less important. World […]
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In today’s competitive talent landscape, language is more than a communication skill, it’s a business asset that directly impacts hiring quality, employee performance, and organizational risk. As HR and Talent Acquisition professionals face growing demands for stronger communication standards across industries, the need to verify bilingual talent through objective language proficiency testing has never been […]
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In today’s high-stakes healthcare environment, clear and accurate communication is a patient safety requirement—not a luxury. While English remains the primary language of healthcare documentation and instruction in the United States, the ability of healthcare professionals to communicate effectively in multiple languages has a direct impact on treatment accuracy, health outcomes, and compliance with federal […]
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I hate to break it to you, but being bilingual doesn’t necessarily mean you’re professionally proficient in your second language. By taking an ACTFL® language proficiency assessment through Language Testing International® (LTI), you can accurately measure your abilities in speaking, reading, writing, and listening and strategically grow your career by leveraging all of your certified […]
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By Gosia Jaros-White, MA and Michael Herrera, EdD Adult and continuing education has always been about opening doors, providing opportunities for individuals to re- or upskill, re-enter the workforce, or advance in their careers and gain valuable credentials in the process. Today, the need for high-impact credentialing is greater than ever. In a rapidly shifting […]
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Whether it’s a long-haul trucking company or a regional courier service, the U.S. transportation industry runs on communication. From dispatch instructions and safety protocols to roadside inspections and emergency alerts, English language proficiency isn’t just a hiring preference—it’s a critical FMCSA safety requirement.
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If you’re bilingual or multilingual, you might wonder: Am I proficient enough to use both languages in a professional setting? One of the best ways to answer that question is through an ACTFL® certified language proficiency assessment—and here’s the good news: you can’t fail it.
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Not all language tests are worthy of your attention. Here’s why the ACTFL® language tests delivered by LTI® stand out from the rest. Research-backed ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) has been conducting research for decades, specifically, on best practices for measuring language proficiency accurately and consistently, whether in the productive skills […]
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The Seal of Biliteracy is an important and meaningful recognition of learners’ achievements in language learning. It celebrates linguistic diversity, honors learners’ heritage languages, and promotes the value of multilingualism in our schools and communities. But to truly support learners’ futures in college, careers, and beyond, it’s essential to look further than the Seal itself […]
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I have noticed that financial institutions are recognizing more and more each day the importance of language accessibility and cultural fluency in serving their communities. One notable example is the Latino Community Credit Union (LCCU) in North Carolina, which has demonstrated in recent years how implementing multilingual services can lead to increased customer loyalty and […]
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