In 1997, 22% more schools were teaching foreign languages than one decade earlier.
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Strategies & Methodology

Click here for information on the latest in early language teaching methods.

Materials & Curricula

Discover a wealth of information on foreign language curricula and teaching materials.

Student Assessment

Find information on how to assess students' foreign language skills.

Search a database to find programs in your area.
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About Ñandutí

Ñandutí is a comprehensive resource on foreign language teaching and learning in grades preK-8. Based on the premise that learning another language is beneficial and that students of all ages can learn a language, the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), in conjunction with the National K-12 Foreign Language Resource Center at Iowa State University, offers a variety of resources on this site for teachers and parents interested in children learning foreign languages.

Benefits of Being Bilingual

Research suggests that children who learn a second language are more creative and better at solving complex problems than those who do not. Studies have shown that bilinguals outperform similar monolingual peers on both verbal and nonverbal tests of intelligence and tend to achieve higher scores on standardized tests. Read More

Exciting News

Preliminary Results: The National K-12 Foreign Language Survey, conducted by CAL, provides information about language enrollments, the number of schools offering foreign language classes, types of language programs, curricula and methodologies, teacher qualifications and training, and the effects of NCLB, among other issues. Click here for more information and to download a brochure of preliminary results.