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Educator Spotlight: Christine McCormick

Our Educator Spotlight shines a light on the work, sources of inspiration, and unique pathways to teaching of ACTFL members representing all languages and all levels of instruction from across the country and the world. Meet Christine McCormick

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Using Authentic Video Clips for Intercultural Learning of Chinese Behavioral Culture from Beginner to Advanced Levels

Using Authentic Video Clips for Intercultural Learning of Chinese Behavioral Culture from Beginner to Advanced Levels The intercultural learning of behavioral culture has proven to be most challenging in East Asian language classrooms in the United States. What is behavioral culture? Why...

 02-10-2026 | 13:00 - 14:00 ET

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EWLI (NEW EDITION) - See What's New in This Essential Book

EWLI (NEW EDITION) - See What's New in This Essential Book! Enacting the Work of Language Instruction is one of ACTFL's best selling books for a reason! Join us for an exciting look at the newly revised second edition of Enacting the Work of Language Instruction: High-Leverage Teaching...

 02-11-2026 | 18:00 - 19:00 ET

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Educator Spotlight: Kia D. London

Our Educator Spotlight shines a light on the work, sources of inspiration, and unique pathways to teaching of ACTFL members representing all languages and all levels of instruction from across the country and the world. Meet Kia D. London

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Why should students study German? Research-informed strategies for revitalizing undergraduate German programs

Why should students study German? Research-informed strategies for revitalizing undergraduate German programs This webinar presents concrete, evidence-based strategies for redesigning undergraduate German programs to increase enrollment, retention, and students’ sense of belonging. Drawing...

 02-10-2026 | 17:00 - 18:00 ET

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The Future is Now: Real Cases of Intercultural and Global Competence

The Future is Now: Real Cases of Intercultural and Global Competence This year's DL SIG K-12 Online Teaching Award winner, Monica Mena-Cuellar, will present her "Global Classroom Project" alongside her international partner teacher, Monica Alejandra Marin, a 6th-grade teacher from Caquetá,...

 02-17-2026 | 12:00 - 13:00 ET

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Educator Spotlight: Eugênia Fernandes

Our Educator Spotlight shines a light on the work, sources of inspiration, and unique pathways to teaching of ACTFL members representing all languages and all levels of instruction from across the country and the world. Meet Eugênia Fernandes

Volunteer Opportunity

Special Election - 2026 Special Interest Group Officer Application

Get involved - Volunteer as a Special Interest Group (SIG) Officer ACTFL Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are volunteer-led groups based around a specific topic, language, or level. ACTFL SIG Officers work together to provide educational opportunities (webinars) and networking throughout the...

 01-01-2026  |  Larger Project (up to 100 hours total)

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Virtual OPI Assessment Workshop: February-March 2026

This workshop introduces the ACTFL rating scale, the structure of the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and techniques of administering and rating the OPI, including its applications in the language classroom. Participants observe and conduct practice interviews at all proficiency levels,...

 02-02-2026 | 00:00 - 23:59 ET

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AI enhancing Best Practices

AI enhancing Best Practices Join the DL SIG for its first Spring 2026 webinar, featuring the winner of our 2025 Online Teaching Award (Higher Ed). Presenters Kelly García Dr. Nick Ziegler By clicking 'Register' you agree to the below terms and...

 01-28-2026 | 17:00 - 18:00 ET