American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is an organization that provides guidance and standards for language learning and teaching in the United States.

ACTFL develops proficiency guidelines, assessments, and resources to support language educators and learners at all levels.

These guidelines are based on the proficiency levels outlined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), offering a framework for assessing language proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

ACTFL’s proficiency guidelines are widely used in language education programs and assessments across the United States to measure learners’ language abilities accurately and consistently.