European Union – FABRICE JAUMONT

June 16, 2024June 16, 2024

Mosaic of Tongues: Cognitive and Social Benefits Explored

Reflecting on the transformative journey of “Mosaic of Tongues: Multilingual Learning for the Arabic-speaking World,” several profound lessons emerge from the collective experiences and insights shared by the contributors. The journey of exploring multilingual education within the Arabic-speaking world offers a multifaceted perspective on the importance, challenges, and opportunities of fostering linguistic diversity. Embracing Multilingualism … Continue reading Mosaic of Tongues: Cognitive and Social Benefits Explored

May 10, 2023July 18, 2023

Arabic Language Learning in Europe: Realities of Policy & Practice (Brussels)

I was thrilled to participate in the symposium on Arabic Language Learning in Europe: Realities of Policy & Practice, which took place in Brussels on May 8-9. As a language enthusiast, I have always been interested in the importance of language learning in education policies. I believe that the recognition of Arabic as the fifth most spoken language in the world is a significant development that warrants attention from language educators and policymakers.

September 9, 2022July 18, 2023

Upcoming Book Talk at the European Commission’s EPALE Conference

In this conversation, Dr. Fabrice Jaumont will delve deeper into the topics of bilingualism, bilingual education, and cognitive development. He will also discuss his books Conversations on Bilingualism and The Bilingual Revolution: The Future of Education is in Two Languages, which expand on the work of the author to advance multilingualism, empower multilingual families and linguistic communities, and foster cross-cultural understanding.

April 10, 2021

[Upcoming Talk] 2021 European Language Label – Brussels

My next talk is on April 28 for the 2021 European Language Label ceremony. The conference and presentation are organized by The European Commission, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, FOREM, Bruxelles Formation, AEF-Europe and Epale. The aim of the European Language Label is to promote and encourage innovative initiatives in the teaching and learning of languages. It rewards new approaches in the field of language teaching, contributes to their notoriety and thus promotes good practices. By supporting innovative initiatives at local and national level, the Label seeks to improve the quality of language education in Europe.

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019

European Priorities and the Potential of Multilingual Education

On September 26 –the European Day of Languages set to help raise awareness for multilingualism in Europe– I was invited to Brussels for the 2nd European Education Summit and presented a U.S. perspective on the growth and potential of dual-language education, particularly as European nations seek to adopt new educational approaches to educating the youth while accepting more immigrant families into their school systems.