I am not playing video games, I'm learning English!

What are the benefits of learning languages using video games, and how can you make that happen?

How to learn English from movies

A set of practical ideas on how to learn English from movies, series, and YouTube videos. Rediscovery of educational value of films.

Fostering Autonomy: Language Learning with Technology

Explore the dynamic world of language learning autonomy through technology in this engaging 15-minute session. We'll delve into cutting-edge tools like ChatGPT, Immersive Reader, YouTube Summary and Google Keep, discovering how they empower language learners to take control of their learning journey. Witness the magic of adaptable content, and improved pronunciation, all within students' grasp. Dive into the innovative Grab Image Text feature in Google Keep, allowing users to turn handwritten notes into digital text which can then be fed into ChatGPT for personalised feedback. Join us to revolutionise language education and cultivate autonomous, confident language learners. Together, we'll inspire students to embrace language learning as an exciting, independent adventure.

Learning a language + Playing a video game: A good combination

A ten-minute video introducing learners to how to use multiplayer video games of their choice to improve the skills in a target language, featuring a large number of video clips from actual gameplay.

*Note: This video may be restricted for some YouTube accounts due to its content

5 Tips For Effective Sketchnoting

The session is a short introduction to sketchnoting which can be used in language learning. I will answer the question what the sketchnoting is. Then I will show you how to start sketchnote in an effective way.

Preparing to take the Avant Assessment STAMP 4S Test!

This session will discuss the STAMP 4S test and tips on how to best prepare for the test.

5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Language Skills Alive After High School

Listen Up to Level Up!

Now that you have some basic Spanish skills, how do you continue to improve your vocabulary and comprehension outside the classroom? In this session, we will explore authentic ways to grow your language proficiency through listening/reading along with engaging songs, shows, and movies.

HACKS to Level-Up your Language Skills

If you're a gamer, you know it helps when someone shares a hack or a strategy to level-up. That's what this session is about. You'll learn how your language skills are measured and what to focus on in order to move from one proficiency level to the next on your way to a Seal of Biliteracy language certification. Soon you'll be able to craft your own skill-check.

Unlocking the Power of Behaviorism for Second Language Learning

Have a Real Conversation – at Any and All Proficiency Levels

There are subtle conversation rules (called “pragmatics”) that humans follow. These pragmatics transform speaking with others from feeling like a classroom interrogation into a true and interesting human conversation. Learn a few basic pragmatics in this video to launch you into sounding like your true self in your new language, and into worldwide connections, friendships, and opportunities.

Level-up with an app

How to level up your writing skills? This session will show you how you can use toonytool.com to create your own comics and practice your writing in a fun way.

Stepping Up Your Game: Going for Gold!

Whether you are new to taking a proficiency test or striving to step up your game and better your score, these practical strategies will help as you prepare to go for the Global Seal! Come and learn what is most important to practice and prepare for before you take your proficiency test!

Use books and music as target-language input

A couple of words about learning through books and music.

Level Up your Language with Independent Reading

Learn tips and tricks for reading independently to increase your language proficiency. You will be guided through making selections of reading material, independent reading techniques, what to do when you get stuck, and how to apply your new language immediately for maximum language acquisition.

Move forward!

It's about how to be consistent in language learning

AP Spanish Language and Culture Course Exam and Description

This session provides an overview of AP Spanish Language and Culture course and exam design. Participants will learn more about the content of the course and exam as well as free instructional resources available for students.

Introduction to AP Chinese Exam

This video starts with a brief introduction of the Advanced Placement programs. It gives an overview of AP Chinese and focuses the exam: skills tested, question type, number of items, time limits, example Free Response Questions, etc. Online resources are also provided for more detailed information.

Preparing to take the Avant Assessment STAMP WS Test!

This session will discuss the STAMP WS test and tips on how to best prepare for the test.

The Science of Leveling Up: Best hacks to expand you vocabulary

Words matter a great deal. Having a large vocabulary is essential to being able to understand the written and spoken word, and reading and listening, of course, are essential for language learning But just how many and what kinds of words do foreign language learners need to know to function in another language? And what are some strategies for learning those words as efficiently as possible? These are the main questions that I address in this presentation. Learn the basics of vocabulary acquisition and apply a number of simple, but effective, tools to grow your vocabulary and have fun in the process.

Instagram = Instalanguage: Social Media for Language Learning

In this session, Meredith will showcase how Instagram supports language learning efforts for all levels.

How I Went to India and Studied Hindi for Free!

Learn about how you can earn a scholarship from the State Department to study language abroad through the NSLI-Y program! This session introduces NSLI-Y and gives more specific details about the Hindi program.

Where can French Take You?: AATF Opportunities for Students

Students: Learn about all the ways the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) has to recognize YOU! From contests to honor societies to awards, we want to highlight your achievements and help you stand out.

How Learning a Language Impacted My Career

In this presentation, listen to how Lamar Shambley's childhood love for learning languages led him on a path to become a Spanish teacher and to create language learning and studying abroad opportunities for high school students of color through his nonprofit Teens of Color Abroad

Translation and Interpreting: A Growing Career Path

According to industry reports, demand for translators and interpreters is expected to increase much faster than for other jobs in the coming years. This session will focus on the skills necessary for students to work as a successful translator or interpreter as well as other job opportunities in the language services industry.

Erasmus + Opportunities and our Experience

Link Online Learners

A short intro about Link Online Learners! Learn more about how to join, what you can do there, who you will meet, what you will learn and many more things! Come make new friends from all over the world, learn about different culutures and join fun collaborative projects!

Leveraging Multilingual Capital

English is widely considered the standard for communication in the United States and across the globe, and it can be difficult for multilingual students to see the value in using and retaining their heritage language. Using my experiences as a teacher and interpreter, I will show students how they can leverage their language capital to further expand career opportunities and boost their income.

NSLI-Y AFS Hindi

In this video, I share my experiences from the 2023 NSLI-Y Summer Hindi program. For anyone who is looking to apply for something like this, I give some general advice regarding the application, but mostly share my stories and some of the highlights from the program. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out by sending me a DM via Instagram!

Highlight your Language Skills on the Common App

Leverage your language skills to earn university advantages. This session will take you step-by-step through the Common App and share five different ways to highlight your language skills and/or Seal of Biliteracy and distinguish yourself as a bilingual. Students have earned college credit, advanced placement, and scholarships by highlighting their language skills, and you can do the same.

Play the Global Game. How do you rank in CEFR?

This session will show you in what ways playing a game and learning a language are similar. You will also learn about the CEFR scale and understand why it's important to know it.

The Global Seal Program Manager shares how your Global Seal will serve you beyond your school years and how to get the most out of these benefits!

Learn how to submit as an individual test taker from the Global Seal employee who will verify your scores and mail your certificate!

Listen & Learn

Our "LISTEN & LEARN" track is all about target-language input. Listen to students in classrooms around the world as they share their interests and culture in their native language.