Eating Out in France – A Guide for Students and Teachers

More than just a national pastime, eating in France is also a skill. More specifically, choosing a restaurant based on the menu displayed outside and...

15 Holiday Traditions Around the World

The holiday season is finally upon us! The time of the year for decorating, gift-giving and family gathering. It always feels like a special time...

Virtual Tourism – Online Tour of the Alhambra de Granada [6 LESSON PLANS]

When it comes to learning a world language, there's no better way than to immerse students in the culture of the target language. That's where...

10 Places to Find Election Day Teacher Resources

Presidential elections have a way of captivating the nation like no other, and this year's election certainly hasn't been an exception. No matter what candidate...

Why I Became a Teacher – An Essay on Global Citizenship

Beth Marshall is a French Teacher and World Languages Dept. Chair at Riverbend High School in Fredericksburg, Virginia. As a world languages educator, she is...

The Smithsonian Institution – Destination Spotlight

Few places in America encapsulate as much history and education as the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Established in 1846, the Smithsonian is a group...

The Multi-Ethnic History of the English Language

One of the great pleasures (and occasional challenges) of traveling to a foreign country is encountering languages other than English and marveling at how different,...

Spanish Language Resources: 10 More Spanish Language Musicians Your Students Will Love

In June, we published our first edition of 10 Spanish Language Musicians Your Students Will Love. We sought to shine a spotlight on some musicians...

5 Things to Look for in a Service Learning Project for Your Students

Margaret Mead once said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful dedicated citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever...

The 2016 Service Learning Video Contest Winner

Every year, students travel all over the world on ACIS service learning trips. This summer, we held a contest offering each group undertaking a service...