American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is a professional organization dedicated to improving and promoting foreign language education in the United States. It supports language teachers through resources, professional development, and research, aiming to enhance language proficiency among students. ACTFL is known for creating the "Proficiency Guidelines," which help evaluate language skills, and for organizing conferences and workshops to share best practices in teaching. The council advocates for the importance of language learning in fostering cross-cultural understanding and communication in a globalized world.