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Navigate the multi-level Cantonese heritage classroom. This essential professional development webinar directly addresses the variability among heritage language learners. We will begin by reviewing standard proficiency scales (like ACTFL/CEFR), and then critically examine how their criteria can be adapted to better reflect Cantonese structures. Attendees will gain a custom framework for Cantonese heritage language and foundational strategies for addressing variability in instruction. Join us today to enhance your ability to assess student proficiency levels and refine your approach to teaching your diverse Cantonese heritage learners.

About the Presenter:

Dr. Sik Lee Dennig is a psycholinguist, Cantonese language education pioneer, and the creator of Stanford University’s Cantonese program. Dr. Dennig brings 18 years of specialized experience conducting and rating ACTFL/ILR Oral Proficiency Interviews and Writing Proficiency Tests. Her deep expertise in formal proficiency assessment forms the basis for the custom framework presented in this workshop.

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