CALEC Joins Festival du Livre of Paris, Featuring Renowned Authors on Bilingual Education
We at CALEC are thrilled to participate in the Festival du Livre de Paris, France's leading book event. Visitors can find their booth, showcasing CALEC Éditions and TBR Books, in the Aile Suffren. Ellen Bialystok and Fabrice Jaumont, notable authors on bilingual education, will be giving talks and signing books at the CALEC booth during the festival. CALEC's participation highlights the importance of promoting multilingualism and fostering understanding among different cultures and communities. Read more.
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Do Bilingual students outperform native English speakers in standardized tests? Why is that? Check out this interesting article that explores this phenomenon and its implications for English language learners. Find out why being bilingual can make you a better learner and boost brain development. Don't miss out on this fascinating read!
Mastering two languages, such as English and French, or English and Chinese, is a rare and coveted skill. However, how do the brains of bilingual individuals process both languages? Check out the article by Le Monde!
Unlock lifelong benefits for your child with early bilingual education! German International School Chicago offers preschoolers a bilingual immersion program to boost language skills and enhance cultural competency. Learn more about the benefits in this article!
For International Children's Book Day, we've celebrated by sharing some of our favorite books for young readers. From classic tales to new adventures, we've got something for every reader on your list! Check out our selection here.
Multilingualism and Cultural Fluency in the Professional World. Call for Papers – Extended Deadline May 1st. Read more.
Book Launch
𝗟𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝘂 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗲 ! Venez explorer l'impact incroyable des langues étrangères sur notre vie avec la célèbre professeure Ellen Bialystok lors d'une table ronde captivante à Paris le 20 avril prochain ! Ne manquez pas cette discussion passionnante animée par Hélène H. Leone et Fabrice Jaumont, et présentée par l'École Canadienne Bilingue de Paris, en partenariat avec CALEC et l'Association des Canadiennes à Paris dans le cadre du Festival du Livre de Paris.
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Book Highlight
Exciting news for language and education enthusiasts! A Bilingual Revolution for Africa, a new book examining the potential of multilingual education across Africa, has just been released. This book, edited by Ayé Clarisse Hager-M’Boua and myself, brings together educators, researchers, and actors on the ground to explore the benefits of dual-language education in various sectors and countries of Africa.
The book’s preface is written by Yao Ydo, Director of UNESCO International Bureau of Education, while the introduction is written by Ayé Clarisse and I. The book is divided into four parts, each containing essays on various topics related to bilingual education in Africa. Read more.
Podcast Révolution bilingue
Passage par la Nouvelle-Calédonie pour ce nouvel épisode de Révolution bilingue, avec la rencontre de Marie Laure Ukeiwë une éducatrice engagée dans la sauvegarde et la valorisation de toutes les langues calédoniennes. En route pour Canala, dans la province du nord, pour discuter de multililinguisme, d’interculturalité au sein des classes, de vivre ensemble et de réussite scolaire. A écouter sur Apple Podcasts ou notre site internet ici.
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