Welcome to the official page of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Western Illinois University!
07/14/2025
A nice tribute to Dr. Cabedo Timmons who just returned from taking her last group of students to Spain. She’ll be retiring after this upcoming school year. Congratulations, Guada, and thanks for so many years of dedication.
10/31/2024
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10/15/2024
Illinois is having a critical teacher shortage, particularly in the area of foreign languages. This problem will get worse in the near future as the State of Illinois will change its graduation requirements, making it impossible to get a high school diploma in the state without taking at least two years of a foreign language. We need foreign language teachers more than ever. If you're a high school student who likes to study foreign languages, consider teaching! Meet us on October 25 to talk about the possibilities.
Western Illinois University invites high school students interested in becoming an excellent K-12 teacher to attend Future Teachers' Day from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in the University Union, Heritage Room. Read more: https://go.wiu.edu/3BE4tDZ
10/08/2024
We're proud of our Foreign Language majors, like Connor!
125 series! 💜 💛
As a double major, Western Illinois University senior Connor Lukkarinen said the resources available at WIU make his journey easier as he completes his degree. Read more: https://go.wiu.edu/4gOhHOR
06/05/2024
This month we have 10 students studying in Mérida, Mexico.
05/02/2024
04/24/2024
Go Western!!!
03/20/2024
This is a really great event coming to WIU!
03/05/2024
How speaking multiple languages affects your decision-making process.
Why speaking more than one language might help you make better decisions. 📻 https://bbc.in/49JkRie
10/30/2023
Speaking two languages can make you more rational, improve your decision-making skills and boost your memory, says University of Chicago psychology professor David Gallo.
UChicago psychologist shares his No.1 brain hack for critical thinking and memory skills: Think in a foreign language Speaking a second language can make you more rational, improve your decision-making skills and boost your memory, says the University of Chicago's David Gallo.