Unlock Your Child's Potential with Bilingualism
Unlock Your Child's Potential with Bilingualism
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Are you looking for a way to help your kids learn French? Look no further! Check out the 5 French immersion programs in New Orleans for some quality education! Click the link here to find out more.
Ellen Bialystok, a renowned psychologist and researcher, has dedicated her career to studying the cognitive advantages of bilingualism. Her latest book, Bilingual Children: Families, Education, and Development, delves into her extensive research on the topic and highlights the many ways in which being bilingual can enhance a child's intellectual abilities. So, whether you're a bilingual parent or simply interested in learning more about the benefits of bilingualism, read on to discover the fascinating world of her research.
Call for Papers: ‘Multilingualism and Cultural Fluency in the Professional World’
The study of multilingualism is a relatively young science. At the same time, the number of multilingual individuals worldwide is increasing, and the view of multilingualism is changing rapidly in the professional world. In the book, Multilingualism and Cultural Fluency in the Professional World, we wish to examine the realities, opportunities, and challenges of being multilingual and culturally fluent in today’s and tomorrow’s professional world. This book, therefore, tries to answer two main questions: why are multilingualism and cultural fluency relevant in the professional world, and how can we effectively prepare future professionals best to be multilingual and culturally fluent?
Submit your paper before April 1st, 2023. More information here.
Book Highlight
Ready to unleash your creativity and make a positive impact on the world? Look no further than The Hummingbird Project by Vickie Frémont! This innovative book blends art, design, and anthropology to offer a fresh perspective on plastic arts and the power of recycling. Inspired by an Amerindian legend, this guide invites you to "create from nothing" and find joy in the act of creation.
Also available in French: Le Projet Colibri.
Looking for a fun and educational way to teach your little ones a new language? Check out Franglais Soup e by Adrienne Mei Irving, a bilingual picture book perfect for kids who want to learn French and English! It is the perfect addition to your child's reading list and will help them expand their language skills. Plus, the illustrations are gorgeous!
Podcast Révolution bilingue
Découvrez le dernier épisode de Révolution bilingue avec la sociolinguiste Maya Angela Eipe Smith, qui nous aide à explorer le rôle de la langue dans la formation des identités linguistiques.
Enseignante à l'université de l'Etat de Washington à Seattle, Maya est une star montante des études françaises, accordant une place importante aux questions d'équité et de justice raciale dans ses cours sur la langue et la Francophonie. Dans son livre Sénégalais de l'étranger, elle s'appuie sur des entretiens approfondis avec des adolescents d'origine sénégalaise à Paris, Rome et New York, pour explorer comment des contextes et des communautés spécifiques contribuent à façonner la dynamique entre les langues et la formation d'identités nationales et transnationales. Cette étude ethnographique des expériences individuelles de la migration révèle le paysage fascinant et complexe des interactions linguistiques dans le monde francophone postcolonial. Écoutez l’épisode ici ou sur le site de CALEC.
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Our goal: your motivation, participation and progress.Films & TV for Kids: What Are We Streaming in February?
When it comes to finding or choosing French films or TV shows for kids to watch, the number of programs available on American streaming platforms can be overwhelming. So, what’s on this month?
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