WIU Department of Foreign Languages

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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10/28/2024

Being bilingual is a super power!

Send a message to learn more

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.

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.

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.