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Emilia: Celebrated Cheesemonger Leading with Italian
The first American to ever be named "Meilleure Fromagère du Monde" in the World Cheesemonger Olympics, Emilia shares how language and cultural skills are a benefit to all aspects of her career in the cheese sales & marketing industry.
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5 Questions for a Writer Learning Mandarin, French & Korean
Texas Tech University graduate Sydnee completed a BA in Languages & Cultures (Chinese), a French minor, and an undergraduate certificate in Translation & Interpretation before joining the language service industry as a writer. Hear her advice on study abroad and the many advantages of exploring an unfamiliar subject.
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Language Connects Foundation Welcomes New Board Member
The Language Connects Foundation (LCF), the charitable affiliate of ACTFL, welcomes Gene Thomas to its Board of Directors.
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5 Questions for a Future Paleontologist
A high school junior from Virginia, Jaivi is learning Hindi, Mandarin Chinese, and French. Hear the many ways she uses her languages outside of the classroom and her tips for fellow students.
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- Student Voices,
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ACTFL and LCF Announce 2025 Future Teacher Scholarship Recipients
ACTFL and the Language Connects Foundation (LCF) are delighted to announce the selection of the 2025 cohort of the Future Teacher Scholarship Program.
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5 Questions for a Public Policy Grad Learning Indonesian
Hailing from Wisconsin, Betty began learning Indonesian in college and is an alumna of both the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) and Boren National Security Flagship Language Initiative programs through which she completed immersive experiences abroad.
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Allison: Global Business Executive Leading with French
For Allison, a sales leader for the U.S. and Asia Pacific regions working in the Life Sciences sector, lessons first explored in her high school French class have helped to set the foundation for a career with several global companies, focused on serving customers and patients around the world!
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5 Questions for the Founder of Project Olas
A Georgetown graduate from Maine who speaks Spanish and studied French & Arabic in college, Rebecca is now based in Guatemala where she works with local women to ensure relationship-centered language education for learners around the globe.
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- Student Voices,
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5 Questions for a Student of German & Indian Languages
Entering high school this fall, Roshan is already a student of many languages—including Tamil, German, Punjabi, and Hindi. Learn how he uses and celebrates his heritage language with family at home, during travels abroad, and at school events like the annual International Fair!
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- Student Voices,
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Tyler: Historian Leading with Asian & European Languages
A Historian and Assistant Professor of History at Virginia Wesleyan University, Tyler relies on skills in Sinhala, Thai, Sanskrit, and Dutch to complete research at home and abroad, as well as connect with new friends across the globe!
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