Thank you for another great year at ACTFL!
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, Associate Professor of German at University of Rhode Island, and Nicole Coleman, Associate 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
Kathrin Frenzel-Luke, German Consultant at Klett World Languages and Patrick Wallace, Strategic Relationship Specialist 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 at our booth
JNCL-NCLIS and Klett World Languages Advocacy Efforts
🗓️ Friday the 22nd
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Our colleagues from JNCL-NCLIS will be joining us at booth 1113 to present the advocacy efforts we have been working on this year and resources teachers may access. We’ll also be raffling off exclusive advocacy-themed t-shirts!
Meet the Presenters of
Das Reporterteam
🗓️ Friday the 22nd
⏰ 3:30 – 4:15 PM
Stop by our booth following the Exhibitor Workshop “Modern German Speaking Voices: Authentic Multicultural Representations” to meet Kathrin Frenzel-Luke and Patrick Wallace, and get your ARC of DAS REPORTERTEAM 1!
Meet the Authors of
Davvero
🗓️ Friday the 22nd
⏰ 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Italian instructors of high school and higher education alike are invited to stop by booth 1113 to meet Valentina Morello, University of Arkansas, one of our contributing authors to the bestselling series DAVVERO! Learn more about the task- and project- based approach behind the book.
Live Podcast with Joshua Cabral of the World Language Classroom!
🗓️ Saturday the 23rd
⏰ Starting at 9:15 AM
Join us at booth 1113 with Joshua Cabral of the World Language Classroom Podcast, as he records live from ACTFL! Booth visitors are welcome to listen in and will have the opportunity to participate! Send a message to [email protected] if you’re interested in participating.
Central States and Klett World Languages PBL Grant Presentation
🗓️ Saturday the 23rd
⏰ 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Central States teachers are invited to join us as we host an informative conversation about the Central States/Klett World Languages Grant for Project-Based Learning in World Language Education, a new collaborative grant opportunity we’re offering this year!
AATSP and KWL Collaborative Initiatives Presentation
🗓️ Saturday the 23rd
⏰ 11:00 – 11:45 AM
We’re pleased to host our colleagues from AATSP as we present the initiatives we are collaborating on this year, including the Revista Luso-Hispánica, the KWL Award in Leadership and Program Innovation in Spanish and Portuguese, the Programs Directory, and more!
Meet the Presenters and Authors of Impuls Deutsch - Second Edition
🗓️ Saturday the 23rd
⏰ 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Enjoy sweet treats and coffee while learning about the latest enhancements in the second edition of Impuls Deutsch! We’ll be joined by Niko Tracksdorf and Nicole Coleman, two of the authors of the highly anticipated second edition. Stop by to get an insider’s look at Impuls Deutsch Second Edition!
Meet the Editorial Team Behind Generación AP®
🗓️ Sunday the 24th
⏰ 9:00 – 9:45 AM
Booth visitors will be able to have one-on-one time with the editorial team behind our newest release for AP® Spanish Language and Culture exam preparation – GENERACIÓN AP®! Stop by before you head home to learn more about the methodologies behind the book and get a sneak peek.
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.
NNELL Networking Breakfast
We’ll be attending the National Network for Early Language Learning (NNELL) Networking Breakfast on Saturday morning! We’re looking forward to connecting with Early Language Educators from across the country.
ACTFL & LCF Awards Ceremony
We’ll be attending the ACTFL Award Ceremony 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!
Plus – learn more about the steps we’re taking to leverage Artificial Intelligence to empower and support both educators and students, including our upcoming publication and practical guide on how to make the most of generative AI!
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
