Frequently Asked Questions

Here are questions that foreign language teachers are frequently asked and answers to these questions, including links to sources that will provide additional information. If you have other questions that you would like to have answered, please contact us.

• Why is it important to learn a foreign language?
• What are the benefits of starting foreign languages in the elementary school?
• How can parents who don’t speak a foreign language help their children with language homework?
• What are foreign language standards and why do we need them?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of block scheduling?
• How can I do oral testing when I have so many students?
• What are some strategies for teaching multi-level classes?
• What can I do with a foreign language?
• How do I increase motivation?