Join Klett World Languages
at ACTFL 2024!
We look forward to joining the World Language educator community at the annual ACTFL Convention and Expo this November 22-24 in Philadelphia! On this page, you’ll find information about the events we’re hosting and sponsoring, plus a sneak peek at the new releases we’ll be presenting. See you soon at Booth #1113!
KWL Sponsored Sessions
Vocabulary in Language Textbooks: Significant and Useful
Niko Tracksdorf, Assistant Professor of German at University of Rhode Island, and Nicole Coleman, Assistant Professor of German at Wayne State University
Friday, November 22nd
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM EST
Exhibitor Workshop Room #7, Exhibit Halls CDE
Participants learn about the significance of vocabulary selection for language learning. After sharing theoretical insights, presenters showcase their vocabulary work for the second edition of Impuls Deutsch, highlighting interdisciplinarity, diversity, and community building. They discuss the relationships between these areas and vocabulary and introduce their goals and processes: from analysis of words used to choosing significant and useful vocabulary. Participants are gaining hands-on experience in vocabulary selection by evaluating and comparing texts and activities.
Modern German Speaking Voices: Authentic Multicultural Representations
Barbara Ceruti, Editorial Manager at Klett World Languages, and Kathrin Frenzel-Luke, German Consultant at Klett World Languages
Friday, November 22nd
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM EST
Exhibitor Workshop Room #7, Exhibit Halls CDE
This session addresses diversity and representation in the German World Language classroom. We’ll explore the modern German-speaking world and how to create authentic representations so students see their place in it while reflecting on their own communities. Examples from the forthcoming series DAS REPORTERTEAM will showcase a pathway for integrating multicultural representations within a communicative teaching approach.
Diversity and Representation
in the L2 Classroom
Marina Melita, Senior Lecturer of Italian at Marist College
Friday, November 22nd
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM EST
Exhibitor Workshop Room #7, Exhibit Halls CDE
This session explores the importance of centering diversity in the L2 classroom and offers practical resources for classroom implementation. Connect with like-minded instructors, reflect on personal teaching contexts, and commit to actionable changes for a more inclusive classroom.
More Than Rules: Teaching Grammar
in Context
Joshua Cabral, French and Spanish teacher at Tower School, podcast host and WL consultant at World Language Classroom
Saturday, November 23rd
8:15 AM – 9:00 AM EST
Exhibitor Workshop Room #7, Exhibit Halls CDE
Discover how to move beyond isolated grammar instruction by integrating grammar into meaningful tasks focused on authentic communication. This workshop will guide you through balancing implicit and explicit grammar teaching, designing lessons with communicative objectives at the forefront. We will look at strategies such as the PACE Model and Structured Input as effective ways to create engaging, context-rich lessons that empower students to uncover grammatical patterns and structures in context.
Building Confidence and Accuracy
in AP Spanish
Caroline Schlegel, Spanish teacher at Frederick County Public Schools, and Aubrey Swisher, Spanish teacher at Washington County Public Schools
Saturday, November 23rd
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM EST
Exhibitor Workshop Room #7, Exhibit Halls CDE
The AP Spanish exam vocabulary challenges include advanced, context-specific terms, regional vocabulary, idiomatic expressions and false cognates, which require a deep understanding of word meanings and nuances. This makes comprehension difficult, even for those students with strong language skills. In this session, we delve into advanced vocabulary learning strategies to help students
overcome these challenges. Instead of focusing on isolated word lists, we’ll emphasize word chunks, collocations, connotative meanings, personal associations, and strategic memory retention.
Trust The Process: Proficiency-Oriented Language Teaching
Sara Stefanich, Professional Development Coordinator at Klett World Languages
Saturday, November 23rd
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM EST
Exhibitor Workshop Room #7, Exhibit Halls CDE
Join us for an engaging session that tackles the real challenges teachers face when implementing a proficiency-oriented approach in world language classrooms. We’ll dive into practical examples, innovative activities, and offer dynamic, research-based strategies designed to boost your students’ communicative competence. Leave feeling empowered and confident, knowing that your teaching is truly advancing your students’ language proficiency.
Our 2025 releases
Stop by our booth to see Advance Review Copies and learn more!
We’re excited to see you in Philadelphia!
Be sure to visit us at our booth #1113 and join us for our events. Let us know if you’ll be attending!
Events we're attending
NADSFL & NCSSFL Annual Meetings
We’ll be attending the National Association of District Supervisors for Languages (NADSFL) and National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL) Annual Meetings being held the week leading up until ACTFL.
ACTFL & LCF Awards Ceremony
We’ll be attending as the winners of the 2024 Language Connects Foundation-Klett World Languages Award for Sustainable Development Education in the World Language Classroom are revealed!
Stop by our Tech Corner!
Join us at booth #1113 and spend some time with our Educational Technology team at the Tech Corner! Our Support Specialist Cella will be available to walk you through our online platform, The KWL Hub and answer any questions you may have about integrations, data protection, accessibility, and more!
Our team at ACTFL
Hanne Sinclair, Vice President of Sales
Aisha Khan, Director of Sales
Dr. Sara Stefanich, Professional Development Coordinator
Dr. Kathryn Miner, Director of Strategic Opportunities
Patrick Wallace, Strategic Relationship Specialist
Maggie Connell, Adoptions Manager
Tyler William Johnson, World Language Sales Consultant
Kathrin Frenzel-Luke, World Language Sales Consultant
Kristi O’Connor, World Language Sales Consultant
Iván Ferrero, World Language Sales Consultant
Sergio Troitiño, World Language Sales Consultant
Laura Pearson, World Language Sales Consultant
Cella Westray, EdTech Support Specialist
Tomasz Cebrat, Vice President of Operations
