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.

The NFLC develops a series of classroom activities as a free online resource for language teachers.

The NFLC celebrates 10 years of administering the STARTALK program.

STARTALK ONLINE PROGRAMS HELP INFORMATION EVENTS

The custom-built application manages proposal submission and review, program curriculum development, site visits, reports, and more.

Korean is the 11th language added to the STARTALK program.

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.

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.

In partnership with a Maryland small business, the NFLC begins development of ODYSSea, a virtual reality experience for novice-level secondary school students of foreign languages, conceptualized as an immersive escape room-inspired adventure quest.

The NFLC begins face-to-face advanced language training.

The NFLC begins developing virtual reality applications designed to support language practice in Russian.