Action Plan

Although the opportunities that are available for learning languages may vary depending on where you live, there are many things you can do to encourage the study of languages in your home, classroom or community, be it a small town or major metropolis.


 Download SymbolChapter 5.1 - Action Plan (PDF, 423 KB)
  • Advocacy – What Can Be Done (p. 164)
  • Promoting a Language Proficient Society: What You Can Do  (pp. 165-167)
  • Resources and Background Information for Promoting Language Learning  (pp. 168-169)
  • Guidelines for Starting an Elementary School Foreign Language Program  (pp. 170-172)
  • The ABC's of Elementary School Foreign Language Programs: a Guide for Parents  (pp. 173-175)
  • Tips for an Effective Presentation  (pp. 176-177)
  • Tips For Conducting a Public Advocacy Workshop  (pp. 178-179)
  • 2005 - The Year of Languages in the U.S.  (pp. 180-182)
  • 2006 - The Year of Study Abroad  (p. 182)
  • Building an Action Network  (p. 183)