ACTFL Voices

ACTFL Voices - The Future Speaks Through Us

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Welcome to ACTFL Voices: The Future Speaks Through Us—the podcast where the world of language education meets the leaders of tomorrow. If you’re a language enthusiast or interested in language learning, join the conversation. In each monthly episode, we dive deep into the heart of the global classroom. We’re bringing together dedicated visionary educators to explore why language is the ultimate bridge-builder. We’ll discuss how multilingualism isn't just a skill, but a competitive edge in the global workforce, and how being a global citizen changes the way we see the world—and ourselves. The w...

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ACTFL Voices Podcast - S1E4 - Finding the MAGIC in Language Learning - feat Jessica Haxhi 01.07.2026 47:32

ACTFL is a membership community of language education professionals passionate about expanding cultural richness and diversity at all levels of education. Together we provide resources to address challenges to meet the changing needs of language educators and their learners. ACTFL’s innovative quality research, standards, assessments, professional development, and publications empower us to advanc...

ACTFL Voices Podcast - S1E3 - Finding the Right Tech Tool in the Language Classroom - feat Meredith White 13.04.2026 47:10

What happens when you mix a language teacher with a tech leader. Take a listen and see if a tech tool might help in the language classroom Bio: Focused on novices, Meredith’s work as a Spanish teacher has focused on proficiency-based teaching, comprehensible input, technology, and helping make learning Spanish fun. In 2023, she transitioned to an additional Instructional Technology support role to...

ACTFL Voices Podcast - S1E2 - I Am My Language - Roots Rhythm and Resistance - feat Dr. Hines-Gaither 13.04.2026 47:27

Join us as we talk about language bias; job opportunities with in multilingualism; and linking language to culture and identity. Bio: Krishauna Hines-Gaither , Ph. D., is the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles. She taught Spanish and methods in higher education for almost two decades in North Carolina. She now resides in Los An...

ACTFL Voices Podcast - S1E1 - Cracking the Code - Simple Shifts to Student Engagement - feat Leslie Grahn 14.01.2026 38:41

In our inaugural episode of ACTFL Voices , we’re diving straight into one of the most pressing challenges in today’s language classroom: the engagement gap. From student work refusal to the quiet hum of disengagement, many educators are finding that the "old reliable" methods aren't quite clicking with Generation Z. Join us as we sit down with renowned educator Leslie Grahn to unpack why traditio...