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For your convenience, CAL has compiled answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
How have standards been developed for foreign or "world" languages? Where can I get more information?
How is second language proficiency assessed?
Should I raise my children bilingually? What resources are available to help?
What dialect differences exist in English? What role do they play in education?
What is linguistics?
What is two-way (dual) language immersion? Where can I find resources on this topic?
What resources are available on the Internet for teachers of English as a second language?
What resources are available on the Internet for teachers of foreign languages?
What resources are available for teaching Spanish to native speakers?
When should children learn another language? What are the benefits of early language learning?
Where can I find out about openings for positions teaching English abroad? What should I do to prepare?
