Grow to Glow: Rooting Language Learning in Interculturality

Roots are both an anchor and a critical component of plant life. Similarly, interculturality is an integral part of language learning and provides the foundation for developing culturally competent communication. Let’s explore what this looks like in the classroom and how you can nurture and strengthen that foundation.

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"How to Build Cultural and Intercultural Competence in Language Classrooms: Strategies to Foster Connection and Empathy” with Claudia Elliott and Cécile Lainé

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Incorporate Interculturality in Teaching

Dr. Jennifer Eddy’s book, Designing World Language Curriculum for Intercultural Communicative Competence, explores how language educators can teach with interculturality in mind.

Download the guide to help you reflect on interculturality in your own classroom and curriculum.

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Fostering Interculturality with AI-Powered Conversations

NOV 13, 7PM ET

Nualang AI Chatbots can facilitate language-learning conversations with students, prompting opportunities for intercultural reflection—all within a safe and stress-free environment.

In this session, we’ll show you how to incorporate AI Chatbots and more within courses shared in Nuala News: articles that feature comprehensible, current news and cultural content. Housed within Nualang, Nuala News also offers interactive activities, each with built-in opportunities for engaging, confidence-building interpersonal practice.

Get ready to leverage AI to create intercultural conversation prompts to use in your classroom!

Gathering Perspectives from the Field on Interculturality

DEC 2, 7PM ET

Join us for a lively panel discussion featuring experienced teachers and World Language education experts! We’ll explore both the successes and challenges of fostering intercultural competence in the language classroom. You'll leave with valuable insights and practical ideas for creating inclusive, intercultural spaces for your students.

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