French All Around Us, Volume 2: A New Chapter on the International Day of Francophonie On International Day of Francophonie (March 20), I was delighted to share the release of French All Around Us, Volume 2—a new and timely collection that celebrates the dynamic presence of the French language and Francophone cultures throughout the United … Continue reading New Book: French All Around Us (Volume 2)
On November 2, 2024, I had the pleasure of moderating the inaugural panel discussion for our new book, Speaking the World, held during the Bilingual Education Fair at Villa Albertine in New York. This first event in a series brought together esteemed experts to discuss how multilingualism and cultural fluency drive personal, educational, and professional … Continue reading Inaugural Panel Recap: Speaking the World: Multilingualism and Cultural Fluency in the Professional World
Thank you so much to the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages at University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika (UNISA) for hosting the “A Bilingual Revolution for Africa” webinar. It was a great honor to be the keynote speaker and share insights alongside distinguished colleagues, including Prof. Sis Koli Moropa, who introduced me so graciously. … Continue reading A Bilingual Revolution for Africa: Embracing Multilingual Education for Sustainable Development
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
APPRENDRE DE TOUS, SAVOIR ENSEMBLE… AVEC YANN LIBRATI Dans cet épisode de Révolution Bilingue, Fabrice Jaumont s’entretient avec Yann Librati sur Francophonia, une initiative qu’il a lancée à Nice pour réunir chaque année plus de mille enseignants de français de 70 pays. Francophonia, considéré comme bien plus qu’un centre de formation, se profile en effet … Continue reading Épisode 45: Yann Librati (Francophonia) : Tisser des liens entre les enseignants de français à travers le monde
Here is my latest call for papers for a new volume focusing on the vital role of heritage languages in promoting social cohesion, identity, and cultural diversity. This volume aims to explore the multifaceted relationships between heritage languages and societal integration, examining how these languages influence personal and group identity, societal integration, and intergenerational transmission. … Continue reading The Power of Heritage Languages in Social Cohesion
On April 17-19, the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, in partnership with the University of Porto’s Centre for African Studies, hosted a significant symposium titled “Nonstate Actors, Governance, and Education in the Global South.” I had the privilege of presenting alongside Prof Teboho Moja from New York University. Our topic, … Continue reading Reflections on the “Nonstate Actors, Governance, and Education in the Global South” Symposium
Immensely proud to announce the release of Mosaic of Tongues: Multilingual Learning for the Arabic-speaking World. This new book offers a comprehensive exploration into the multifaceted realm of multilingual education within Arabic-speaking communities and beyond. It delves into the intricate journey towards bilingualism, the intersection of language and identity among diaspora populations, and the social … Continue reading New book: Mosaic of Tongues
Imagine an America where kids have even more chance for success, thanks to their experiences in dual language and community-based heritage language schools. Where businesses gain an edge globally because they can literally speak their customers’ language. Where lifelong learners can become more than tourists in other countries and finely hone their brainpower. Join us on May 6 for a conversation with Steve Leveen and Fabrice Jaumont presented by The Coalition of Community-Based Heritage Language Schools & The Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities.
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