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Questions for a Future Physician Learning Spanish
From tutoring and music to his study abroad in Salamanca, Spain, and internship at a GI office, Tate knows the value of using language skills outside of the traditional classroom! Read his story to learn more.
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Maya: Secondary School French Teacher in Australia
Having grown up speaking Japanese & Serbian at home, Maya now teaches French at a secondary school in Melbourne, Australia. Learn what inspired her to transition into a teaching career and her advice for aspiring educators.
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- Educator Profiles
Belinda: Localization Professional Leading with German
Working in the localization sector, Belinda uses her German language skills to customize communication to a global market. Learn how language study has led her to unexpected jobs, and unexpected places—like the Berlin underground!
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- Professional Profiles
5 Questions for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Taiwan
A recent graduate with a major in Global Studies and a Chinese minor, Nailah-Benā's language journey began in 6th grade at a Taiwanese Community Language School; now, she's teaching English in Taiwan. Learn how she has used language to find community and cultural exchange across the globe.
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews
LCF & ACTFL Celebrate 2028 Class of Teacher Scholars
20 outstanding future language teachers join the LCF Teacher Scholarship Program in its sixth year.
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- Press Releases
2028 Class of Teacher Scholars Announced
Hailing from 15 home states and planning to teach eight languages other than English, please join us in congratulating the 20 outstanding future educators who join LCF's Teacher Scholarship Program this fall as the Class of 2028!
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- Future Educator Stories
Yoshito: Multilingual Educator & Author
After growing up multilingual in Japanese and French, and later learning English and Spanish, Yoshito began writing books for pre-teens and teens to help them celebrate their multilingualism without hesitation. In this profile, he shares more about the importance of celebrating all parts of your identity.
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- Educator Profiles
Making Spanish Casual: Tips for Learning Slang
Sibling language learners Jake and Jada share how they incorporate informal language and slang into their Spanish practice, and how you can too!
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- Student Voices
Yuqi: Mandarin Chinese Teacher in Utah
A Mandarin Chinese teacher originally from China, Yuqi shares what makes teaching a language worth it—from "aha" moments to seeing your students become global citizens.
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- Educator Profiles
5 Questions for Siblings who Speak English, Spanish & Mandarin
Future physicians from Texas, MIT Computer Science & Cognition major Jada and high school Spanish student Jake share about their language journeys as individuals and siblings. Learn more about their recent projects as learners and advocates.
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews