2025 · New Orleans
ACTFL 2025
Jake returned to ACTFL for a third consecutive year, volunteering with the National Network for Early Language Learning.
Read the ACTFL 2025 story →Events & community
Spanish comes to life
when we come together.
Explore the celebrations, conversations, and learning experiences that bring Make Spanish Casual into the community.
What’s next?
Watch this space for upcoming event announcements. In the meantime, explore our community highlights below and try a Spanish activity from our free resources.
Past events
Moments worth sharing.
A look back at language learning in action.
Community celebration · Allen, TX
Día de los Muertos
Spanish games, coloring sheets, and a celebration of culture at Celebration Park with the Williams High School Spanish Club.
See the community celebration →ACTFL 2024
Jake presented to language educators about using AI and technology to teach Spanish slang at the Annual Convention and World Languages Expo.
His 45-minute session connected classroom learning with the language of everyday conversation.
Read the ACTFL 2024 story →More from our community
International Mother Language Day Cultural Festival
Explore a celebration of language and culture from our event archive.
Explore the festival →ACTFL 2023
Look back at Jake’s participation in the language education convention.
Read the ACTFL 2023 story →