The Center for Applied Linguistics is a private, nonprofit
organization that promotes and improves the teaching and learning of
languages, identifies and solves problems related to language and
culture, and serves as a resource for information about language and
culture. CAL carries out a wide range of activities in the fields of
English as a second language, foreign languages, cultural education, and
linguistics.
Featured Resources:
* The Center for Adult English Language Acquisition (CAELA)
CAELA was established in 2004 with funding from the Office of
Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), U.S. Department of Education, and
its primary mission is to assist states that have emerging ESL
populations. Resources available on its Web site include tools for
teaching adult English language learners, a new series of briefs; and a
newsletter, CAELA Currents, which includes subscription information.
* The Cultural Orientation Resource (COR) Center
The (COR) Center continues to provide materials that inform refugee
service providers about refugee cultures and help newcomers understand
fundamental aspects of life in the U.S. Culture Profiles provide short
introductions to the cultural background of refugee populations. The
Cultural Orientation for Refugees: A Handbook for U.S. Trainers is a new
guide that provides information, lesson plans, and training resources
for U.S. cultural orientation.
* CAL Services
CAL provides a variety of professional development and technical
assistance services related to language education and assessment needs.
Recent Publications:
* Literacy and Language Diversity in the United States, 2nd Edition
* Creating Access: Language and Academic Programs for Secondary
School Newcomers
* Language by Video: An Overview of Foreign Language Instructional
Videos for Children
* What's Different About Teaching Reading to Students Learning
English?
Visit CAL's redesigned Web site to learn more about our
projects, resources, and services.
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