[wanabidii] Press Releases: Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants From Around the World Gather in Washington, D.C. To Explore Ways to Expand English Language Capacity

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants From Around the World Gather in Washington, D.C. To Explore Ways to Expand English Language Capacity 12/09/2014 01:37 PM EST Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants From Around the World Gather in Washington, D.C. To Explore Ways to Expand English Language Capacity Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 9, 2014 More than 400 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants (FLTAs) from over 50 countries will gather for a workshop in Washington, D.C., December 11-13, to explore ways to increase English language globally. As participants in the U.S. Department of State’s FLTA program, these early career English as a Foreign Language teachers have the opportunity to refine their teaching skills and broaden their knowledge of American cultures and customs on U.S. campuses. Developing English language capacity around the world expands access to job and educational opportunities, particularly among youth, women, and underserved communities. Fulbright FLTAs strengthen language instructional capacity at U.S. higher education institutions by teaching courses in their native languages including Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, Turkish, and Thai. More than 11,000 U.S. students at 215 American colleges and universities in 47 states are learning foreign languages from the current FLTA cohort. Upon completion of the program, Fulbright FLTAs return to their home countries to teach English with refined techniques, increased English proficiency, and expanded knowledge of U.S. culture and values. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan Ryan will open the FLTA workshop at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, at the Capital Hilton, 1001 16th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Tom Healy, Chair of the Presidentially-appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, will address the participants on Friday, December 12, at 10:00 a.m. at the same location. An additional highlight will be an international culture fair showcasing FLTAs’ countries and cultures at the Capital Hilton on Friday, December 12, starting at 12:00 p.m. Attendance at these conference events or interviews with FLTAs may be arranged upon request. Members of the media should RSVP to ECA-Press@state.gov, 202-632-6551. The FLTA Program is a component of the Fulbright Program, which is sponsored by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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