Giving back to the community through volunteer language-related projects offers a remarkable opportunity to showcase your language abilities while gaining invaluable work experience if you are in between jobs or working for a company also in the business of helping others. Bilingual professionals can leverage projects led by nonprofit organizations to support social causes within […]
Continue readingPresenting Your Language Qualifications to Potential Employers
The power of first impressions in shaping opinions is widely recognized. Demonstrating your abilities confidently through tailored resumes and cover letters that emphasize your language proficiency can be the decisive factor in securing a role in a company that truly values your potential as a candidate and future team member. Certify Your Language Skills Today
Continue readingFinding a Language Mentor to Improve Your Language Skills
Whether you are a bilingual professional pursuing a career in a language-related field or working in a company with a strong foreign language focus, the advantage of knowing how to speak two or more languages can open various opportunities for professional development. Actively seeking to improve your linguistic skills, from improving grammar and vocabulary to […]
Continue readingLanguage at Work: Performance and Proficiency – Guiding Learners to Success with the AAPPL
Have you found yourself asking any of these common questions pertaining to the AAPPL? How can I prepare my students for the AAPPL? Is the AAPPL a performance test or a proficiency test? How do I prepare my students for the AAPPL if there aren’t set topics to learn? The underlying motivation of these questions […]
Continue readingBilingual Leaders Can Lead in a Big Way Across Diverse Industries
For you as a bilingual or multilingual employee, the opportunity to advance your career into a leadership role is within your grasp. In this globalized economy, companies serving multilingual and multicultural communities – domestically or internationally – recognize the immense value of individuals who possess language proficiency beyond their native tongue. “Workplaces are more global, […]
Continue readingThe Linkage Between Productivity and Language Proficiency
Is your organization grappling with a significant discrepancy between the language proficiency skills of your employees and the language needs your company relies on to do business? Offering language support to employees, especially when language proficiency plays a critical role in your company operations, is a vital step that can greatly impact the organization’s productivity. […]
Continue readingCelebrating Language Proficiency: Meet the LTI’s Seal of Biliteracy Achievement Scholarship Recipients
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 […]
Continue readingEnhance Your Organizational Culture with an Effective Language Policy
What are the key elements to consider when developing and establishing guidelines and practices regarding language usage? A language policy outlines a company’s approach to multilingual communication. It can help to ensure consistency across the organization. The specifics of your policy will depend on the nature of the industry and some local context. It must […]
Continue readingEmpowering Agentive Learning with ACTFL OPIc Tests and Diagnostic Grids
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 […]
Continue readingExploring Industries That Highly Value Language Proficiency
If you are a bilingual or multilingual professional looking for industries and companies that highly value foreign language skills, it is essential to adopt a strategic approach to effectively identify and target these organizations. This process involves various steps as well as maintaining a proactive mindset to maximize opportunities. Certify Your Language Skills Today
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