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Discover Languages^® is the national campaign developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) to raise awareness about the cognitive, academic, social, cultural and economic benefits that language learning provides our nation’s students. Find out what the research shows about the benefits of language learning.

In addition to year-round advocacy, ACTFL and its members focus particular attention on speaking up for language learning during Discover Languages Month in February.

To help simplify the process, ACTFL has developed a number of templates, tools, resources, classroom ideas, and activities to help teachers, students, parents and supporters join in the effort. Find out how you can help educate, advocate and celebrate the power of language learning:

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Discover Languages

What will the initiative accomplish?

February is
Discover Languages Month!
Press Release

Read about Discover Languages in The Language Educator

How many languages are spoken in the U.S.?

Find out at the Modern Language Association’s Language Map!

Quiz   --  Answers

Supporting the Effort

Public Service Announcements

Sponsors and Supporters

Download the logo

What’s going on?

Bulletin Board

Picture Gallery

Information for Teachers

The 2010 survey of teachers and students

Marth Abbott - WILL radio interview

Meet the ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year

Encourage students to become language educators!

National Foreign Language Standards

Advocate for Language Learning

Join ACTFL

Information for Parents

What the Research Shows

Research on Elementary Programs

Benefits of Language Learning

National Standards for Language Education

Guidelines for Starting a Program

Characteristics of Effective Programs

Advocate for Language Learning

Resources and References

2010 Survey of Teachers and Students

About ACTFL

 Information for Students

ACTFL National Student Video Contest

Want to be a language educator?

Advocate for Language Learning

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Here is How You Can Educate, Advocate and Celebrate Discover Languages Month:

• Invite school & community leaders to your language class - download a Discover Languages Month invitation

• Download the Discover Languages logo* - add it to your emails, letters, signs and class assignments. (*No commercial use. See restrictions)
• Organize a Discover Languages Month Event - read "how to" tips
• Are You Smarter than a Language Teacher? - take the quiz
• Read about Discover Languages - in The Language Educator Magazine
• Check out the Public Service Announcements - watch & share
• Meet the 2012 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year - find out more
• Visit the Discover Languages Bulletin Board - see and share ideas
• Advocate for Language Learning - Everything you need to start is here!
• Order Discover Languages products: pencils, pens, balloons & more!
• Share "Talkin' About Talk" with your students - Choose from 52 short anecdotal audios on a variety of topics. From “What was the first language?” to “How many Native American languages are there?” They inspire students to explore languages.
   

Order Discover Languages Products

Featured Websites & Helpful Links

About World Languages

Modern Language Association Interactive Map

Globalization 101

Anchorage School District

Florida Foreign Language Association

Foreign Language Association of Georgia

Kentucky World Language Association

Fulton County Schools, Department of World Languages