ACTFL SmartBriefDesigned specifically for language educators, ACTFL SmartBrief is a FREE weekly e-mail newsletter. It helps you stay informed on new technologies, trends, and global developments in language education.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/actfl/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/actfl?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifACTFL SmartBriefhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/actfl?sb_code=rssen-us21 May 2013 14:29:54 CDTWhy speaking a second language is key to future successhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D42C5C945-2BD6-4571-BB0D-73AAE9481F3C%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D42C5C945-2BD6-4571-BB0D-73AAE9481F3C%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssForeign language skills correspond to more employment options for students after graduation, asserts Pat Howarth, principal o -More- ]]>21 May 2013 14:29:54 CDTSpotlight on LanguagesHow language instruction is changinghttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D85BE0F6B-D54B-498F-97E2-458ED5BB19E4%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D85BE0F6B-D54B-498F-97E2-458ED5BB19E4%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIn the past, foreign language education has relied heavily on repetitive grammar exercises and rote memorization.  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 14:29:54 CDTSpotlight on LanguagesCommentary: Remember nonverbal elements of communicationhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D52AB2747-9846-447D-970C-4FBE9E1BCE0E%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D52AB2747-9846-447D-970C-4FBE9E1BCE0E%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- 

Technology Drives Proficiency Levels in World Languages Program
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School in Joplin, MO, is setting the academic bar high with a world languages program integrating technology at every grade level, pre-K to Upper School. Students use the language lab software to record, then listen, and self-correct to develop proficiency. Download an article on this language learning program.

]]>21 May 2013 14:29:54 CDTSpotlight on LanguagesTips for making your language lessons digitalhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3DB6D508B6-1C74-4D66-B3CB-BA81AC1CCFF1%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3DB6D508B6-1C74-4D66-B3CB-BA81AC1CCFF1%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssNot sure how to start blending technology into the language classroom?  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 14:29:54 CDTTechnology & TrendsInternational internships -- the new way to study abroad?http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D7748D7D4-61A0-49CE-9FFA-5A2E6597320C%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D7748D7D4-61A0-49CE-9FFA-5A2E6597320C%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe number of students at the University of Pennsylvania opting for a semesterlong study abroad assignment has remained flat, -More- ]]>21 May 2013 14:29:54 CDTTechnology & TrendsWhy more language educators are connecting onlinehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D3328C255-46C9-435F-A947-DF1E646110B5%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D3328C255-46C9-435F-A947-DF1E646110B5%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>21 May 2013 14:29:54 CDTTechnology & TrendsReport: Dual-language programs help young ELLs learn Englishhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3DB66F3359-A0AE-435E-BD2F-BFF7B40DB1C2%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3DB66F3359-A0AE-435E-BD2F-BFF7B40DB1C2%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssPreschool and kindergarten students who are English-language learners benefit most from programs that also used their home la -More- ]]>21 May 2013 14:29:54 CDTPolicy WatchKy. district to use immersion model for language learninghttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D57EE9D93-9E5B-49E1-8233-9CC34C7540CB%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D57EE9D93-9E5B-49E1-8233-9CC34C7540CB%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssHow is learning a language like learning to swim?  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 14:29:54 CDTPolicy WatchVa. parents, teachers seek funding for instructional coaches, language programhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3DB4D4CA51-F8B2-41DD-91E2-CFD0AAEE6587%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3DB4D4CA51-F8B2-41DD-91E2-CFD0AAEE6587%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>21 May 2013 14:29:54 CDTPolicy Watch2 spots left for Spring Japanese OPI Assessment Workshop at CUNYhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D2D38C0E7-0686-4A9D-893D-DD8AB3965185%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D2D38C0E7-0686-4A9D-893D-DD8AB3965185%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssOnly two slots remain for ACTFL's Japanese Spring OPI Assessment Workshop at the Graduate Center, CUNY Manhattan, June 4-7, 2 -More- ]]>21 May 2013 14:29:54 CDTACTFL NewsDeadline approaching to nominate a colleague for an ACTFL awardhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D198E87D4-D51B-48C0-84D0-3868B98D2408%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3D198E87D4-D51B-48C0-84D0-3868B98D2408%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIn addition to the popular Teacher of the Year Award, ACTFL offers ten other awards that recognize outstanding contributions  -More- 

Part Time Spanish Teacher
Gordon School

]]>21 May 2013 14:29:54 CDTACTFL NewsA man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3DE5C3A69D-0721-4209-8CE2-55B361C9AA33%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DFEFB5AFB-EF7C-4C0D-8361-5166CF55ED5D%26copyid%3DE5C3A69D-0721-4209-8CE2-55B361C9AA33%26brief%3Dactfl%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssCharles Darwin,British naturalist -More- ]]>21 May 2013 14:29:54 CDTSmartQuote