ACTFL Language Connects Awards 2026 Winners Announced
Jason Martel, the Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at the Language Schools, received the NYSAFLT Anthony Papalia Award for Excellence in Teacher Education.
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Earning my Middlebury MAT while Working in France with TAPIF
| by Sam Bell
I had been accepted to the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF), as well as the first cohort of Middlebury Language Schools Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program.
Gabriel Guillén Named Director of Middlebury School of Spanish
Professor Gabriel Guillén, Professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, starts as new director of the School of Spanish at Middlebury Language Schools.
My Experiences at Middlebury - Mike Williams, USMC Retired
| by Mike Williams
United States Marine Corps Veteran attended the School of Spanish in Summer 2025 at Level 1, and plans to return Summer 2027.
Middlebury Alum's Career Sparked with Korean Language
| by Seth Joyner
Fifteen years after arriving in Daegu, the Korean language remains central to School of Korean alum Seth Joyner’s professional (and personal) identity. He continues to study, to practice, and to learn.
Post-JET Panic & Paving My Path: Finding the Right Graduate Program with Middlebury
| by Sydney Michael
“What are your plans for after JET?” Many JET (Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program) alums can recall the confusion and “now what?” feeling after deciding not to renew their contracts or hitting the maximum number of years on the program. When I found Middlebury’s hybrid MA program in Japanese Language and Culture, I knew it was perfect for me.
Australian Public Service Employee Enrolls in Arabic at Middlebury Language Schools
Abdul Aziz, a Public Service employee from Australia, is a lover of languages. He attended our 8-week Arabic immersion program where, thanks to caring colleagues and mentors, he was able to become comfortable conversing about a variety of topics.
Veteran Jerry Scriven learns Spanish for his future grandson
“Middlebury didn’t just teach me Spanish. It gave me connection, courage, and a renewed sense of possibility. Learning has no age limits - and this journey became a gift to myself, my family, and my future grandson.”
Emily Costello on Pushing Past Fear at our 8-week Arabic Immersion Program
Throughout Emily Costello’s language learning journey, speaking was always her weakest skill. Middlebury’s Intensive Summer Program was exactly what she was looking for.
Italian Beginner to Graduate to Staff: Arianna Contreras
Arianna Contreras, an alumnus of our Italian Immersion and MA programs, spent her second summer as a Bilingual Assistant at our Italian School in summer 2025.