Language: Web Sites

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is the only national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction. ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 12,000 foreign language educators and administrators from elementary through graduate education, as well as government and industry. (Discounted student memberships rates are available.)

Lists, categorizes, and promotes Internet resources related to language learning, education, and use. Also promotes language education.

The Modern Language Association of America provides opportunities for its members to share their scholarly findings and teaching experiences with colleagues and to discuss trends in the academy. MLA members host an annual convention and other meetings, work with related organizations, and sustain one of the finest publishing programs in the humanities. For over a hundred years, members have worked to strengthen the study and teaching of language and literature.

To advance the study of modern and classical languages and their literatures and cultures through dissemination and publication of information and data; recognition of excellence in study and teaching; encouragement of program development; promotion of state organizations; and cooperation with regional, national, and international organizations also dedicated to the advancement of languages other than English. (Discounted student membership rates are available.)