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Championing language education to create deeper connections.

Meet the Next Generation of Language Educators!

The 2024 Class of Teacher Scholars have graduated and are entering the classroom! Learn more about their pathways to the profession, academic decisions, future plans, and more!

20%

of Americans speak a language other than English at home.

90%

of U.S. employers demand multilingual talent in their workforce.

44

U.S. states report a shortage of language educators.

Programs & Initiatives

Public Education

Language education is critical to our collective future. Our efforts ensure that those outside the profession fully understand its value.

Scholarships & Awards

Language teachers are underpaid and under-funded. We support and recognize educators to help fill those gaps.

Research

LCF supports and shares broadly the results of cutting-edge language education research initiatives.

Multilingual Professional Voices

Portrait photo of Aleksandra

The Language Classroom: Everything You Imagine, and More

First-year high school Spanish teacher and Future Teacher Scholarship Program alumna Aleksandra shares reflections on why she became an educator, the rewarding challenge of working with high school students, and the joys of the language classroom.

    • Testimonial Interviews,
    • Future Educator Stories

Pablo: Entertainment Localization Professional Leading Across Languages

Growing up in Spain, it was Pablo's English skills that initially opened doors to a future career, world travels, and more. Learn how a love for languages has shaped his life in ways he hadn't imagined, and explore his advice for current language learners.

What I Learned About Preserving Family Languages

From setting realistic expectations for your child's language development to finding your village, and beyond, Masha Rumer shares tips and advice for fellow bilingual parents.

News from the Language Connects Foundation

How to Support LCF

Language learning opens doors, strengthens communities, and boosts the economy. As a champion of language education, your support empowers others.

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Partners in Language Education

These companies and organizations have made the world-changing commitment to support language learning.