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Share your inspiration, spread your ideas, and shout about your initiatives—write an article for The Language Educator. Learn more at: actfl.org/publications/t… #TuesdayTLE

Connect with peers, share experiences, and build community in the Immigrant Educators Affinity Group. 🌍 April 9, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. ET 📩 Register now: actfl.org/educator-resou…

Aspiring language teachers: the ABLE Institute (ACTFL Black Language Educators) is a four-day immersive experience focused on mentorship, leadership, and community. Practicing educators are welcome. 📍 Howard University | July 13–16 📆 Apply by May 15 at bit.ly/3Zgan6N

Casting call 📣 ACTFL is seeking highly fluent teen & young adult speakers of Arabic, German, Portuguese, or Spanish for an upcoming AAPPL video project. MUST APPLY BY APRIL 10! Learn more: bit.ly/3Pphk3X

Join Magdalyne Akiding and Paula Winke on April 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET as they discuss their article on L2 motivation, anxiety, and intended effort among learners of African languages in the United States. Register Now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Technology is shaping how we communicate, learn, and teach languages. Join the I Am My Language Town Hall conversation on how educators are integrating tech into language education. April 28, 7 PM ET Register Now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #IAmMyLanguage

Build community, share strategies, and grow your confidence in the classroom with the New Teachers Affinity Group (for educators with fewer than five years of experience). 🍎 April 16, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. ET 👉 Sign up today: actfl.org/educator-resou…

Read ACTFL President Krishauna Hines-Gaither’s FLA article I Am My Language: Roots, Rhythm, and Resistance and explore how ancestral and acquired languages shape who we are. Read: doi.org/10.1111/flan.7… #FridayFLA

Join the Neurodivergent Educators Affinity Group to connect, share experiences, and build community with fellow language educators who identify as neurodivergent. 💬 April 15, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. ET 👉 Sign up today: actfl.org/educator-resou…

Join Magdalyne Akiding and Paula Winke on April 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET as they discuss their article on L2 motivation, anxiety, and intended effort among learners of African languages in the United States. Register Now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

AI and World Education: What can go WRONG, and what can go RIGHT! 📅 Apr. 13, 2026 at 6 P.M. ET REGISTER NOW: my.actfl.org/user/Event_Dis…..

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Join us for the next Not Your Typical Book Club 📚 On April 2 at 5 p.m. ET, explore how world language teachers are integrating ChatGPT into instruction with Li, Belpoliti, Taha & Zhang’s study from Foreign Language Annals. Register Now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Connect with peers, share experiences, and build community in the Immigrant Educators Affinity Group. 🌍 April 9, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. ET 📩 Register now via the link below! actfl.org/educator-resou…

New in TLE: Megan Budke and Lisa Showers explore how insights from the Science of Reading can support multilingual learners and strengthen literacy development in dual language immersion programs. Read the latest TLE article: thelanguageeducator.org/actfl/library/… #TuesdayTLE

NCLA is seeking highly proficient Bulgarian speakers to serve as consultants for a June 1–5, 2026 standard setting study supporting listening proficiency assessment development. Travel and lodging covered. Learn more and apply: …tionalcenterforlanguageassessment.org/working-with-n… #Bulgarian

We’re thrilled to announce our #ACTFL26 General Session keynote speakers! Opening General Session: @msdebbieallen Closing General Session: Mychal-Bella Rayne Bowman Don’t miss these powerful voices in San Antonio, Nov 20–22. Learn more: actfl.org/convention-and… #ACTFL26

Join us for the next Not Your Typical Book Club 📚 On April 2 at 5 p.m. ET, explore how world language teachers are integrating ChatGPT into instruction with Li, Belpoliti, Taha & Zhang’s study from Foreign Language Annals. Register Now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Casting call 📣 ACTFL is seeking highly fluent teen & young adult speakers of Arabic, German, Portuguese, or Spanish for an upcoming AAPPL video project. MUST APPLY BY APRIL 10! Learn more: bit.ly/3Pphk3X

Multilingualism connects cultures, expands opportunities, and strengthens communities. 🌍 On International Day of Multilingualism, we celebrate the power of language to open minds, build understanding, and help every voice be heard. #Multilingualism