Excited to introduce our incredible team of #WYLET Social Media Specialists who will be your guides throughout this workshop week! Stay tuned as they share insights during a week filled with learning, growth and unforgettable experiences!💡FLEX Program Kennedy-Lugar YES Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State

#WYLET 2024 has begun! These #FLEX and #YES participants have come to Washington DC for the English Teacher training workshop!

Yesterday, #WYLET participants modeled experiential learning by incorporating the solar eclipse into a English lesson on writing! #EnglishTeaching #ExchangeStudent FLEX Program Kennedy-Lugar YES Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State Department of State

A BIG thank you to Nicole Elkon, Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Professional and Cultural Exchanges at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State for speaking with #WYLET participants today! Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State Aditya Chadha

The Workshop for Youth Leaders in English Teaching may be over for the year but the memories linger! From learning teaching strategies to crafting grassroots community projects and delivering stellar practicums, #WYLET participants left their mark! 📚 FLEX Program Kennedy-Lugar YES

It's #WorldTeacherDay and we want to give a shout-out to our amazing #WYLETdc instructors as well as #WYLET current and aspiring teachers! Teachers make the 🌏 go 'round, THANK YOU! Tom Toomey Kennedy-Lugar YES FLEX Program Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State American Councils for International Education Department of State

🍎 Hands up for our amazing current and future educators! 🙌 Celebrating #TeacherAppreciationWeek for the incredible youth leaders who shape futures every day. Thank you for inspiring us to reach new heights! 📚 #WYLET #WYLETdc #Inspiration #ExchangeOurWorld

“WYLET has a separate part in my heart. I met for the first time in my life facilitators who are really passionate about their jobs and the work they do. I am grateful to American Councils for International Education Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State that gave me an unforgettable experience.” -Aslan, WYLET ‘23 #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Calling all WYLET Alumni! Check your email for the opportunity to be an Alumni Assistant at the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Workshop in Chisinau, Moldova! Good luck! #FLEX #KLYES #WYLET #WYLETdc #ExchangeOurWorld #EnglishTeaching #TeachEnglish

Jarin Raisa, a 2016 #KLYES alumna of the #WYLET, who spent her exchange year in Tulsa, Oklahoma recently started a new position as Adjunct Faculty at United International University! She teaches three sections of English courses with 120 students in each section! Congratulations!

The 2023-24 cohorts of #FLEX and #KLYES have begun returning home! After completing their #ExchangeYear in the US, they now begin their #ExchangeAlumni journey! We're so excited to see what #WYLET alumni do next😊 📸: Liliia FLEX WYLET '24 Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State FLEX Program Kennedy-Lugar YES

#WYLET Alumni: check your email to share your thoughts on improving WYLET and provide any recent professional updates or achievements! By filling out this survey, you help strengthen the WYLET community!

"Through WYLET we gained practical techniques to enhance English teaching abilities, leading to more effective instruction in the classroom. Our goals include fostering inclusive teaching practices and promoting cross-cultural understanding." -Humaida, #KLYES #WYLET '24

"There's unity and collaboration as FLEX and YES students come together strengthening connections and breaking down barriers. They demonstrate a shared enthusiasm for learning and cultural exchange, creating a dynamic and inclusive environment." -Yusup #FLEX #WYLET '24

Host families are vital to the exchange experience of international students. Tune in to hear firsthand from Kennedy-Lugar YES exchange students as they share the impact of living in a new country on cultural exchange. yesprograms.org/host. #ExchangeOurWorld #KLYES

#WYLET Alumni Survey is still open! Share your stories today to inspire future English projects!

#ExchangeStudents know that the U.S. has many different accents and dialects but do you know how they came to be? What accent or dialect did you experience during your #ExchangeYear? Did you learn to speak in that way?? Tell us about it!! smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brie… #FLEX #KLYES

"Sharing about each other's culture while learning more about the American society and history is indeed one of the best things about WYLET!" -Paula, #FLEX #WYLET '24 #ExchangeOurWorld

#WYLET students are paving the way for a more interconnected and empathetic world through English education. Together, we're not just learning to teach English; we're shaping the future of education with cultural understanding at its core. -Humaida #KLYES '24 📸 Liliia #FLEX '24

Embracing the sunshine of a new school year!🌞 Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, here's to the endless possibilities ahead! 📚 We look forward to following your journeys! Welcome to a year filled with growth, creativity, and making a difference! ☀️✨ #WYLET