This document discusses the alignment of Common Core standards with world language learning. It provides resources for developing literacy through language learning and compares item layouts. It also discusses top in-demand skills from employers such as professionalism, teamwork, communication, knowledge of other languages, creativity, and deficiency in critical thinking skills. College and career readiness anchor standards are presented for reading, writing, speaking, listening and language. The document advocates that world language classes shift from isolated skill focus to an emphasis on 21st century skills.