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AGM and Networking Day
AGM and Networking Day
CASLT’s 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Networking Day will be held at the University of Ottawa in conjunction with EducLang conference and OMLTA Fall conference. Visit CASLT’s AGM and Networking Day webpage for more information.
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Utilisation du Portfolio des langues dans la salle de classe
New CASLT PublicationAction-Oriented Approach Handbook
Informed by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the Companion Volume with New Descriptors (CEFRCV), the Action-Oriented Approach (AOA) Handbook is designed to assist second language educators in creating action-oriented scenarios to enhance students’ spoken interaction. This handbook provides insights into the research that informs the approach, practical suggestions for implementing the AOA within any given curriculum, and classroom-ready examples that can be used as is or adapted to other contexts. The handbook also includes a repertoire of helpful links and communication tools to support educators.
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FSL in Canada: Potential for Collaboration
FSL in Canada: Potential for CollaborationThe report French as a Second Language in Canada: Potential for Collaboration that was done by CASLT for the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) in 2015 has been redesigned to make it more user-friendly, attractive and easy to read. The report remains relevant even today considering the ongoing challenges of FSL teacher shortage. You can find the new version of the report on CMEC's website.
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Neurolinguistic Approach: Training Courses – Summer 2019
Neurolinguistic Approach: Training Courses – Summer 2019
The National Steering Committee for Intensive French and the International Centre for Training and Research in the Neurolingusitic Approach and Neuroeducation will offer training courses on the Neurolinguistic Approach (Level 1-3) this summer 2019. Consult the Neurolinguistic Approach (NLA) webpage to find out the date and location of training in your region.
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Aboriginal Languages Gathering
Aboriginal Languages Gathering Website
CASLT values the teaching and revitalization of indigenous languages and their contribution to Canada’s plurilingualism. We are delighted to present the Aboriginal Languages Gathering (ALG) website, CASLT’s online centre for pedagogies and resources for educators and communities striving to teach and revitalize indigenous languages.
Our hope is that this website will evolve into a comprehensive resource centre for indigenous language teaching and learning. If you have a resource that can contribute to this objective, do not hesitate to reach out to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Why Learn Languages? Languages Build...
It’s proven: second-language learning is beneficial on many levels. But to what extent?
Visit our new web tab Why Learn Languages? and learn how languages build brains, academic performance, personality, societies, cultural competencies, economies and plurilingualism. Furthermore, learn how language learning is for all, read research-based articles on the impact of second-language learning and explore a variety of resources for teachers, parents, students, schools, school administrators and second language stakeholders.
