World Language Teaching Resources

 

Professional Development

Technology in the World Language Classroom Presentation by Rachel Shively, Professor of Spanish and Applied Linguistics Illinois State University

Low Prep, High Engagement Strategies to Lighten Your Load Presentation by Ellen Ericson, Spanish Teacher at Mahomet-Seymour HS, ICTFL Past President and 2020 ICTFL Teacher of the Year

Enhancing Language Learning Through Comprehensible Input and Implementing Comprehensible Input in the Classroom.  Presentation by Cara Sweet, Spanish Teacher at Prairie Central High School and Holly Fournier, Department Chair, Foreign Language at Oswego High School

Workshop: Creating Comprehensible Input activities in your classroom Presentation Mary Tackett, Coordinator of World Languages Teacher Education at Illinois State University and Francesc Borrull, Assistant Principal at Normal West High School, Bloomington, IL

Gender Inclusivity in French  Presentation by Sandra Keller, Instructional Assistant Professor of French at Illinois State University

 

Proficiency and Performance

NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements

ACTFL Oral Proficiency in the Workplace

 

World Language Policy

FAQ on Two-year World Language requirement from ISBE

 

Illinois State University's World Languages Teacher Education Programs. We offer World Language Teacher Education major programs in Spanish, German and French.

Presentation on ISU's World Language program for potential students

How to earn academic credit for you language skills