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Image: Bardon, Victoria, Todos somos ella, Capítulo El Coquí, James E. Taylor High School, Katy, TX, Sponsor: Nitzia Guillén, published in Albricias, November 2019 ResourcesALC BridgeA platform connecting job seekers to employers with a focus on the Language Services Industry and the opportunities for careers related to the world of translation and interpretation.Calendar of LSP EventsA calendar of LSP and Career based language events provided by the Network of Business Language Educators (NOBLE).
Language Learning for Business & the ProfessionsA site with information on Language for Specific Purposes events, publications, course and program models across disciplines. Symposium on Languages for Specific PurposesA biennial event for professional development held in the U.S. that rotates by region. The next conference is in 2022 in Chicago. Lead with LanguagesVariety of resources from ACTFL on language advocacy, student perspectives, and video clips of professionals and how they use language in their work. National Association of Medical SpanishA group of interdisciplinary faculty working to improve Medical Spanish curriculum, training, assessment, etc. Publications & InitiativesLanguages for Specific Purposes PublicationsA compilation of LSP-related journals in the U.S. and around the world. Learn MoreIntegrating Career Preparation into Language CoursesThis book provides foreign and second language teachers with easy and practical additions they can make to existing curricula to help students develop real-world professional skills and prepare to use the target language in the workplace. Learn MoreCenter for Urban Language Teaching and Research (CULTR)CULTR promotes career pathways with languages for underrepresented students. Learn MoreCATAPULTCATAPULT is an EU project that “aims to offer training and tools to language teachers teaching Languages for Specific Purposes (LSPs) in adult and higher education , and to therefore make sure they are equipped with the necessary professional skills to train LSP learners in the digital era.” Learn More |
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