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...

5 Myths and Misconceptions about Ancient Rome

There are few ancient civilizations that captivate our imaginations more than ancient Rome. Perhaps it's because we can visit modern Rome and observe artifacts of...

Spanish Language Resources: 25 Student Appropriate Spanish-Language Movies

As we mentioned in our blog post on 25 French Language Movies Appropriate for Students, movies can be a teacher's best friend. Whether it's leaving something...

French Language Resources: 5 Ways to Bring French Culture into Your Classroom

For French teachers, teaching the language is just the beginning. Teaching your students vocabulary and grammar is an essential first step, but then it's all...

French Language Resources: 25 French Movies Appropriate for Students

Movies are a teacher's best friend. Not only do they occupy antsy students' attention on afternoons in June, but for foreign language teachers, they're a fantastic...

Hands of Friendship Across the Water

This guest post was contributed by ACIS Tour Manager Chris Relton. As tour managers, we love travel – we love discovery. It’s a given. But...

5 Language Learning Activities to Simulate Traveling Abroad

Going abroad is far and away the best method for learning a foreign language. There's nothing like immersing yourself in a culture to create the...

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...

10 Ways to Speak French in Your Hometown

Two weeks ago, we published 10 Ways to Speak Spanish in Your Hometown, the first article in a new series highlighting ways in which language...

7 Ways Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student Can Up Your Teaching Game

This post was originally published by Samantha Cleaver WeAreTeachers and sponsored by the AIFS Foundation. Sure, hosting a foreign exchange student is a commitment, but...