Foreign Language

Two-Way Immersion

Two-way immersion programs integrate native English speakers and speakers of another language, providing instruction in both languages for all students. Two-way immersion programs promote bilingualism and biliteracy, grade-level academic achievement, and positive cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors in all students.

CAL has a variety of resources available for researchers and educators interested in two-way immersion programs, including publications and an online directory.

Projects

The Center for Applied Linguistics is involved in a variety of projects related to related to two-way immersion. Read more.

Publications and Resources

Realizing the Vision of Two-Way Immersion: Fostering Effective Programs and Classrooms
This book draws on a decade of research to examine the role of program and classroom cultures in the development of bilingualism and biliteracy in two-way immersion students. Learn more.

Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education - Second Edition
Grounded in evidence and developed by a national panel of experts, the Guiding Principles are a tool to help dual language programs with planning and ongoing implementation. Learn more.

Learn more about CAL's other publications and resources related to two-way immersion.

For more information, visit CAL's recently revamped Two-Way Immersion Web site.