01
Interpretive
Students understand, interpret and analyze what they read, hear or view.
- Reading comprehension
- Listening tasks
- Vocabulary in context
- Noticing grammar in authentic language
ACTFL-INFORMED DISCOVERY
Communication first. Resources that help you plan with purpose.
Browse Spanish, French and German teaching materials through the three communication modes used in ACTFL's World-Readiness Standards.
Browse by communication modeTHE 5 C's
01Communication
02Cultures
03Connections
04Comparisons
05Communities
THE THREE MODES OF COMMUNICATION
A useful lens for finding the right activity
Mode tags describe what students do with language. They are discovery aids, not a claim that a printable alone meets an entire standard.
02
Interpersonal
Students exchange information, reactions, feelings and opinions with others.
- Partner interviews
- Information gaps
- Conversation cards
- Collaborative problem-solving
03
Presentational
Students present information and ideas for an audience through speaking or writing.
- Guided writing
- Mini-presentations
- Projects and posters
- Creative speaking tasks
GOOD TO KNOW
ACTFL-informed, clearly described.
Lingo Resources maps materials to communication modes based on their dominant classroom task. Because curriculum alignment depends on local standards, proficiency targets and teacher implementation, we avoid describing the whole catalog as “ACTFL certified.”
Read ACTFL's official standards summaryQUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Using ACTFL tags on Lingo Resources
Are all Lingo Resources officially ACTFL certified?
No. ACTFL does not provide a blanket certification for this library. We use ACTFL's three communication modes as a practical discovery and planning framework, and label individual resources by the classroom communication they support.
What proficiency range do these resources support?
The transferred collection is intended primarily for Levels 1–3. Exact proficiency depends on task design, scaffolding, learner age and program pacing, so teachers should choose and adapt materials for their local curriculum.
Can I search by communication mode?
Yes. The resource library includes Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational filters. A resource may support more than one mode.