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About KWL

Klett World Languages (KWL) is a Chicago-based publisher specializing in providing students and educators with modern, effective World Language learning resources. Our mission is to provide students with the opportunity to communicate effectively and connect with others. We strive to promote intercultural exchanges and to foster mutual understanding.

We develop language materials that captivate students' interest and foster their language proficiency.
They follow a communicative, task-based approach to learning through projects inspired by real-world scenarios.
Our programs are carefully crafted to meet the required learning objectives outlined in the California WL Standards.
The California State Board of Education officially adopted our Spanish programs for the K-8 2021 WL Adoption.
We provide personalized support to help you smoothly transition to and implement our program.
We make our programs affordable without compromising quality.

Explore our full California K-12 catalog!

Dear California Educators,

At Klett World Languages (KWL) we are passionate about world languages. We are committed to developing the highest quality language materials in Spanish, German, and French.

All our programs are aligned to the California World Language Standards and Framework. Moreover, our Spanish programs were officially adopted by the California State Board of Education for the K-8 2021 World Language Instructional Materials Adoption.

We love our students and teachers across California and are dedicated to providing exceptional and personalized customer service in everything we do!

Learn more about our K-8 California adopted programs

Alba y Gael

Reporteros

Mapas

Alba y Gael 1, 2, and 3, Reporteros 1, 1A, 1B, and Mapas 1 are CA SBE adopted programs (2021).

California K-12 Catalog & Correlations

Our language teaching and learning resources for Spanish, German, French, and Italian programs are aligned with the 2019 World Languages Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve. On this page, you’ll find more information about our programs and downloadable correlations for each series. Explore our world language programs to learn more about how they meet the specific needs of California students!

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS

Alba y Gael

Spanish

Cap sur...

French

Die Deutschprofis

German

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Reporteros

Spanish

Mapas

Spanish

Reporters francophones

French

Portfolio Deutsch NEU

German

Klasse!

German

Davvero

Italian

Funding is now available for WL teachers!

Over the last few years, federal and state funding for K-12 has increased substantially. Review the available funding opportunities for world language programs.

Funding available for WL teachers

Over the last few years, federal and state funding for K-12 has increased substantially. Review the available funding opportunities for world language programs.