5 Classroom Decorations to Pique Your Students’ International Interests

Classroom decorations set the tone for learning. When you walk into a room, it's hard not to get a distinct feeling of being welcome and...

30 Quirky New Year’s Traditions From Around the World [INFOGRAPHIC]

TakeLessons.com, a website that connects teachers and students for lessons in foreign languages, music, and more, shared this infographic on their blog to shine some...

What’s Life Like in Paris? – December 2015

Amber Minogue is an ACIS Tour Manager and Paris resident. We asked her to share some insight into what life is and has been like...

5 Ways to Holiday Shop with a Global Mindset

With the holiday season comes lots of giving and receiving. It's an opportunity to spread some holiday cheer with thoughtful gifts and support businesses who depend...

Teachers: Pioneers of Cultural Bridge Building

Recently at the ACTFL conference in San Diego we listened to Rick Steves talk about the power of travel. It was a compelling conversation that...

One Teacher’s Response to the Events in Paris

The events in Paris have deeply affected all of us and realigned our perspective in a variety of ways. One teacher summed up his feelings as to...

What is the History of Halloween Around the World?

It's that time of year where costumes, candy, and pumpkins abound! Halloween has become a traditional holiday in the United States to which kids and...

Enhancing Educational Value with International Perspectives

Today's guest post comes from Linda Carpenter; teacher, ACIS group leader and academic travel advisor. Linda traveled to London in November 2014, and during the course of her...