What is ACTFL conference?

The ACTFL Convention is a national event bringing together over 7,000 attendees from all languages, levels and assignments within the profession. The goal of the ACTFL Annual Convention is to provide a comprehensive professional development experience for language educators of all languages and levels.

How much does ACTFL conference cost?

Price: $50/year Join Now!

Is ACTFL national or international?

ACTFL stands for the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. According to its home page, ACTFL is “a national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction throughout the U.S.”

What is one of the functions of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages ACTFL )?

Organization. The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is the nation’s premier organization for language teaching professionals, providing vision, leadership and support for quality language teaching and testing, as well as providing support to those who instruct and assess languages.

Where is Actfl located?

ACTFL (Nov 2026), ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo, San Antonio USA – Trade Show.

How do you become an Actfl member?

There are 2 easy ways to join ACTFL:

Online. Access the online membership application. ( Login required) Don’t have an online account yet? Create Account.
By mail or fax. Download the PDF application , fill it out, and send to: ACTFL. P.O. Box 34949. Alexandria, VA 22334-0949. Fax: (703) 894-2905. Review Levels and Fees.

How do you study for the Actfl?

In the hours before testing, immerse yourself in the language. Try reading, writing, listening and speaking in the target language. Challenge yourself to only communicate in the target language. News and Current Events: Read or listen to the news for the weeks leading up to taking the OPI or OPIc.

Who founded ACTFL?

President Leo Benardo
Membership continues to increase through a drive begun by ACTFL President Leo Benardo (1969), reaching 9,306 in early 1971.

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What are the five basic levels of language proficiency according to the ACTFL scale?

The ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012 – Speaking describe five major levels of proficiency: Distinguished, Superior, Advanced, Intermediate, and Novice.

How do I become a certified ACTFL tester?

Attend an ACTFL OPI or MOPI Workshop. Apply for OPI certification within 30 days (see Submitting an Application section below) Demonstrate one’s language proficiency as evidenced by an official ACTFL OPI in the language of certification (Personal OPI) Prepare and submit recorded interviews and rating rationales.

What is ACTFL?

Providing vision, leadership and support for quality teaching and learning of languages, ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 13,000 language educators and administrators from elementary through graduate education, as well as government and industry.

What to expect at the ACTFL 2021 virtual convention?

The ACTFL 2021 Virtual Convention will end with a Closing General Session on Sunday, November 21 featuring Shiza Shahid, an entrepreneur, technologist, investor, impact leader and co-founder of the Malala Fund. Trilingual poet, TV talk show host, rapper and professor, Dr. Omékongo Dibinga will be the opening keynote speaker.

What are the benefits of ACTFL membership?

Our membership benefits help educators strive to achieve that goal every day. From top-notch language publications to unparalleled professional development opportunities to invaluable career resources, ACTFL membership has something for everyone. You can choose one of our five membership levels to fit your specific needs.

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