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Understanding National Standards for Foreign Languages

Author: Gino Sangiuliano

Source: Italy, Pixabay, http://bit.ly/1uQTMQc; Globe, Clker, http://bit.ly/1CVSonk; Stick Figure, Clker, http://bit.ly/1JoIB83; ACTFL, www.actfl.org

Video Transcript

Notes on "Understanding National Standards for Foreign Language"

(00:00-00:12) Intro

(00:13-00:45) Growing Up Italian

(00:46-01:52) Origin Of Standards

(01:53-03:52) Standards For Foreign Language Learning

(03:53-04:45) Classical Language Standards

(04:46-05:01) Summary

(05:02-05:43) Food For Thought

Additional Resources

National Standards for Foreign Language Education

The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Langugage (ACTFL) has published an official website of the national foreign language standards. These standards are based on the 5 Cs of: Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons and Communities.
http://www.actfl.org/node/192