In today’s interconnected and globalized world, language proficiency has become a highly sought-after skill. For students, professionals, or anyone interested in expanding their cultural horizons, having a reliable and recognized method to verify language abilities is crucial. This is where ACTFL assessments come into play, offering a multitude of advantages beyond just being a language […]
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
Continue readingOptimize Your Online Exposure in Multiple Languages to Boost Your Career
As a bilingual or multilingual individual, you can create a strong online presence that provides valuable content and helps you connect with potential employers or clients. Building a compelling profile that showcases your language skills takes a little bit of effort, but the rewards are worth it. If you have determined what you want to […]
Continue readingOne Teacher’s Journey to Multilingualism: A Story of Passion, Dedication, and Triumphs
Personal Note Working at Language Testing International (LTI) has given me the incredible opportunity to connect with individuals who possess an extraordinary talent for and dedication to languages. Among these inspiring individuals, Agnieszka Ergun’s story stands out, partly because like me, she was born and grew up in Poland but mostly because her journey to […]
Continue readingAssess Your Language Proficiency Skills and Work from Home
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 readingMultilingual Employees in the Nonprofit Sector Transform Lives
Have you ever reflected on the continuous growth of the immigrant community in the United States and the positive and direct impact your bilingual or multilingual abilities may have on the lives of people with little to no understanding of English? Nonprofit organizations across the country that serve recent immigrants oftentimes struggle to meet the […]
Continue readingMeet a Language Superhero: Jacqueline DiCanio
Jacqueline DiCanio is a multilingual professional who currently teaches Spanish in a public school. She realizes the importance of multilingualism and how it helps her be a better teacher and a better individual: “While teaching in a school with a diverse student body, I can connect with more kids,” she said. Jacqueline commands English, Spanish, […]
Continue readingMultiple Languages Better Serve Communities in Need
Nonprofit organizations are created to improve the lives of people in need. These organizations complement different aspects of society using their available resources either in health, education, or the arts to promote the social and economic development of all residents within a community. According to the National Council of Nonprofits, individuals who conduct or support […]
Continue readingWhen It Comes to Education, Language Matters
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 […]
Continue readingMeet a Language Superhero: Jeff Page
In this month’s “Language Proficiency Is Your Superpower” feature, we spotlight Jeff Page, a bilingual professional, a K12 paraprofessional, English-Spanish interpreter, and a tennis coach. Jeff recognizes the power of multilingualism and dedicates himself to supporting multilingual students and their parents in his school district. Jeff also also produces an audiobook narration podcast called “English […]
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