Teaching World Languages: Strategies, Resources & Research-Based Practices
Teaching world languages is one of the most rewarding and impactful roles in education—yet it also comes with unique challenges. Whether you teach Spanish, French, or multiple world languages, today’s classrooms require instruction that is communicative, culturally rich, proficiency-driven, and grounded in the research on how languages are acquired. This pillar brings together the best practices, practical tools, and ready-to-use resources to help you create immersive, engaging, and effective language learning experiences at any level.
Here you’ll find guidance on designing meaningful lessons, integrating comprehensible input, supporting proficiency development, building intercultural competence, assessing learner progress, and managing a classroom where the target language is used with confidence. You’ll also find classroom activities, curriculum examples, unit plans, and instructional routines based on ACTFL standards and Second Language Acquisition research.
Whether you are a new language teacher building your foundation or an experienced educator looking to refresh your practice, this collection provides research-aligned strategies, real-world classroom techniques, multilingual teaching tips, and ready-made materials you can use right away.