Welcome - NFLC

The National Foreign Language Center (NFLC) is dedicated to promoting a language-competent America by developing and disseminating information that informs policy makers. The mission of the NFLC is to improve the capacity of the U.S. to communicate in languages other than English. We implement that mission through intensive and innovative strategic planning and development with globalized institutions, organizations, and enterprises throughout the U.S. learn more.

NFLC Offices have Moved

Please make note of our new location:

Rivertech Building, Suite 250
5700 Rivertech Court
Riverdale, MD 20737

2009 STARTALK Proposals

We are pleased to inform you that the STARTALK online application for the 2009 cycle is now available at http://startalk.umd.edu/proposals. Completed proposals will be due on February 2, 2009. The online application consists of three major sections: the Organization Form, the Program Form(s), and the Budget Form. The site also contains a Frequently Asked Questions link, however, if you have questions about using the application website, please contact STARTALK Support at startalk-support@nflc.org. If you have questions about the proposal application process itself, please contact STARTALK at startalk@nflc.org.

Learn to Read Chinese!

Free Website Fills Unmet Classroom and Self-Study National Need

A state-of-the-art website developed by the University of Maryland's National Foreign Language Center is now live online to help teach high school students to read Chinese and to provide essential classroom support for teachers. The developers say the new tool fills a vital and previously unmet national need. Learn more about Read Chinese!