Foreign Languages in US schools and colleges - Only 9% of Americans can speak their native language plus another language fluently, as opposed to 53% of Europeans. How can this happen? more -> |
Critical Languages - The Intelligence Community (IC) needs individuals who are proficient in reading, writing, and/or speaking one or more of the following languages... more -> |
Why Study a Foreign Language - There are many reasons for studying a foreign language including academic, professional, and personal. more -> |
Foreign Language Careers - The list of careers in which knowledge of a foreign language is either an asset or a requirement is very long. Below is a partial list of occupations in which knowledge of a foreign language is one of the qualifications. more -> |
Learning Expectations - People often ask: "How long will it take me to become proficient in ...?" more -> |
Speaking Self Assessment- To get a general idea of your level, choose only one of the following descriptions that most closely matches your speaking ability in the foreign language? more -> |