ACTFL Books

ACTFL's publishing arm: publishing books and standards for language educators everywhere.

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Here are some of the popular categories of books we offer. ACTFL publications cover all aspects of language teaching and learning, from standards and guidelines to the latest pedagogy best practices. New books are published throughout the year, Be sure to visit the ACTFL Bookstore for up-to-date listings of all available books.

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World Readiness Standards

The World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence.

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Books for the Classroom

ACTFL's classroom guides and resources help educators at all levels excel.

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Books on Theory & Practice

ACTFL publishes many books that help you understand how and why we learn languages—and how you can apply that knowledge.

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The Keys Series

The Keys Series grounds teachers in essential teaching practices. Get all four!

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Publish with ACTFL

We are always looking for smart, innovative new manuscripts. If you are an author and would like to write for us, we want to hear from you.

A History of ACTFL

ACTFL: 50 Years—Moving Forward, Giving Back

To celebrate ACTFL's 50th Anniversary, former ACTFL president Robert M. Terry dove deep into our archives to craft a detailed and compelling history. Filled with photos and original documents, A History of ACTFL tells the story of how ACTFL went from an idea to a reality to the premier association for language educators.

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ACTFL Store

On the ACTFL Store, you'll find featured professional development, ACTFL books, posters, and other products you can use in the classroom.