Welcome to World Languages

Overview

The essence of human interaction is language and communication. The world is full of languages. How far do you have to go from your front door to know that this is true? Think about how many more people and places you could really get to know, newspapers and books you could read, movies and TV programs you could understand, websites you could visit with another language!

The world that our students will encounter as adults will be vastly different from the one we know today. The rapid development of telecommunications will make the ability to communicate in more than one language a necessity in a global economy. Therefore it is important to prepare our students for this multilingual environment by ensuring that they are able to function in languages other than English. During the learning process, they will derive the benefits of developing insight into their own language and culture as they learn to communicate with others.

Educator Endorsements

Application for the Utah State Board of Education World Language Endorsement
Educator Licensing

Utah Core Standards

Utah State Board of Education Core Standards for World Languages
Note: If you need this information in an accessible format contact the department directly.

Resources

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)

Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET)

Utah Dual Immersion
YouTube

Utah Foreign Language Association (UFLA)

Utah Seal of Biliteracy

Utah Seal of Biliteracy Acceptable Evidence of Proficiency

World Languages Team