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Learn more about the development of dual language education.

CAL develops a variety of assessments, with a special focus on English and foreign language proficiency tests. Learn more about our assessments.

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Teaching Spanish to Native Spanish Speakers
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Resource Corner

Browse our collection of free downloadable digests including

Coaching Language Teachers

Raising Bilingual Children: Common Parental Concerns and Current Research

La crianza de niños bilingües: preocupaciones comunes de los padres y las investigaciones actuales

Why, How and When brochure coverInformational Brochures
Download these free resources on how to advocate for language learning.

 

Foreign Language

Bilingual Education

Proficiency in more than one language is a valuable skill to be cultivated and nurtured in our schools and communities. With a population proficient in a variety of languages, the United States can operate more successfully in our global society and continue to build our understanding of other nations and cultures.

From teaching English to speakers of other languages to promoting second language acquisition for native English speakers, CAL carries out projects and provides products and services designed to promote the development of high levels of proficiency in English and other languages.

Projects

CAL is involved in a variety of projects, many of them related to bilingual education. Learn more.

Publications and Resources

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Report From the National K-12 Foreign Language Survey

Learn more about the survey and read the executive summary.
Order online at the CAL Store.

CAL surveyed public and private elementary and secondary schools across the country to identify current patterns and shifts in foreign language education over time.

Bilingual Edge Book CoverThe Bilingual Edge
The book provides a wealth of information for parents interested in providing their children with the benefits of learning more than one language. Learn more.

 

Pathways to Multilingualism:
Evolving Perspectives on Immersion Education
This publication features articles grounded in research that demonstrates what can be done to make immersion an effective pathway to multilingualism and academic success. Learn more.

CAL Digests
Download our latest digest relating to bilingual education:
(Also now available in Spanish)

Raising Bilingual Children: Common Parental Concerns and Current Research

La crianza de niños bilingües: preocupaciones comunes de los padres y las investigaciones actuales

Browse our complete digest collection.

CAL provides a variety of publications, products, and services designed to promote language learning and cultural understanding. Learn more.

Additional Resources of Interest

TIRF LogoTIRF Study Addresses Plurilingualism in Global Business
TIRF (The International Research Foundation for English Language Education) has published a study of the role of English and plurilingualism in business and industry entitled The Impact of English and Plurilingualism in Global Corporations. The findings show that language proficiency directly facilitates knowledge transfer and business performance. As a result, employers, especially in multinational corporations, highly value multilingual communication skills.

For a copy of the executive summary or to download a PDF of the full study, visit the TIRF Web site.