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The Language Connects Foundation, the charitable affiliate of ACTFL, empowers and supports language educators and champions the value of language education. LCF invests in language teachers and students who are learning to communicate across cultures, think critically, and engage meaningfully with the world around them.

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Enhancing and expanding multilingual and multicultural education worldwide

ACTFL is an individual membership organization of thousands of language educators and administrators from elementary through graduate education, as well as government and industry.

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ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024 ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines

The ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines (the Guidelines) describe an individual’s language skills in terms of proficiency: the ability to use language to accomplish communication objectives.

Respect and Recognition What can you get from being an ACTFL member?

ACTFL empowers educators and helps them develop critical skills and competencies

ACTFL Assessments Learn more about assessments

ACTFL assessments are used worldwide by academic institutions, government agencies and private corporations for purposes such as: academic placement, student assessment, program evaluation, professional certification, hiring, and promotional qualification.

Powering the future of language education

ACTFL’s resources, backed by sound research and decades of experience ensure you have the tools to deliver successful instruction.

Assessments

Learn why ACTFL assessments are considered the gold standard for assessing performance and proficiency by institutions, companies, and governments.

Educator Resources

Explore ACTFL’s Proficiency Guidelines, Can-Do Statements, and more to help guide your strategy and practice.

Access ACTFL Publications

Read The Language Educator (TLE), Foreign Language Annals (FLA), and ACTFL books to get timely information on WL education trends and technology.

Professional Development

ACTFL offers a variety of methods to advance professional development to help you, your school or district succeed.

ACTFL Job Central and Career Development

Access ACTFL's Job Central, mentoring, volunteering, and other programs to support your career. We’re here for your professional journey.

Certifications

ACTFL offers a variety of training and certification programs designed to meet the needs of world language educators, researchers, and administrators.

Workshops, Online Demand Learning and Webinars

Find a variety of on-demand learning, workshops, and webinars delivering the latest training to you, your department, or your school district.

Language education provides tangible benefits. The research proves it.

Did you know that language learning boosts academic achievement, provides cognitive benefits and promotes positive attitudes and beliefs about other languages and cultures? See what the research says.

Academic Achievement Share Language learning correlates with higher academic achievement Research Findings Skill Transfer Share Language learners transfer skills from one language to another Research Findings Test Scores Share Language study results in higher SAT and ACT scores Research Findings Language Brokering Share Translating for family improves academic performance and self-efficacy Research Findings Socioeconomics Share Language learning can benefit all students Research Findings ACTFLearn Central

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ACTFL Publications Cover the Profession

ACTFL’s publications elevate understanding and support for the value of language learning at all levels of instruction.

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