After three inspiring days at the Grand Palais for the Festival du Livre de Paris, I leave with gratitude, renewed energy, and a deep sense of purpose. It was a joy to share books, ideas, and conversations centered on bilingualism, heritage languages, multilingual education, and cultural connection. Continue reading Three Inspiring Days at the Festival du Livre de Paris
Excited to participate in the Paris Book Festival at the Grand Palais, with book signings for “Bridging Worlds” and “Le Français autour de nous.” A warm thank you to the CALEC team, and I look forward to seeing everyone there! Continue reading Festival du livre de Paris 2026
Le français est bien vivant aux États-Unis. À travers les écoles bilingues, les communautés francophones, les diasporas, les arts et les initiatives culturelles, il continue de façonner le paysage américain de manière profonde et durable. À première vue, le français peut sembler discret aux États-Unis. On l’associe parfois à une langue étrangère enseignée en classe, … Continue reading Le français autour de nous : une présence vivante et essentielle aux États-Unis
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
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