NEW TEACHER PROGRAMS LAUNCHED
The NFLC launches four new teacher program types. Programs postponed from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic are delivered in a mix of on-site, online, and hybrid formats.
NEW CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
The NFLC develops a series of classroom activities as a free online resource for language teachers.
STARTALK TURNS 10!
The NFLC celebrates 10 years of administering the STARTALK program.
NFLC LAUNCHES SOPHIE
STARTALK ONLINE PROGRAMS HELP INFORMATION EVENTS
The custom-built application manages proposal submission and review, program curriculum development, site visits, reports, and more.
STARTALK language added
Korean is the 11th language added to the STARTALK program.
Lectia released
Lectia, a free language learning app is released in the Apple app store. The initial release includes lessons in Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Persian, Russian, and Spanish.
RUS211012A
Current Topics in Russian Society is designed for students who have successfully studied Russian at the advanced level. Organized around four thematic units (Politics & Contemporary Society, Challenges & Opportunities, Media in Daily Life, and the Environment), this course seeks to answer a series of essential questions and sub-questions.
KOR211012A
Current Topics in Korean Society is designed for students who have successfully studied Korean at the advanced level. Organized around four thematic units (Politics & Contemporary Society, Challenges & Opportunities, Media in Daily Life, and the Environment), this course seeks to answer a series of essential questions and sub-questions.
NFLC virtual summit
The three-day event brought together over 7,000 world language educators from all over the US and the world to participate in a variety of professional learning experiences designed to challenge current mindsets while exploring new content and gaining insights on what is possible in today’s world language classrooms.
Covid-19 pandemic declared
On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic. At a news briefing , WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, noted that over the previous 2 weeks, the number of cases outside China increased 13-fold and the number of countries with cases increased threefold.