Promoting access, equity & mutual understanding for culturally and linguistically diverse people. https://t.co/wCq0Lz8BkT #LanguageApplied The mission of the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is to promote language learning and cultural understanding by serving as a trusted source for research, resources, and policy analysis. The Center for Applied Linguistics was founded in 1959. Its mission is to improve communication through a better understanding of language and culture. To accomplish this mission, CAL - Promotes and improves the teaching and learning of languages. - Identifies and solves problems related to language and culture. - Serves as a resource for information about language and culture. - Conducts research on issues related to language and culture