Heritage language speakers occupy a unique and often misunderstood position within multilingual societies. In many parts of the world, millions of children grow up hearing one language at home while becoming educated and socially integrated through another. These individuals are frequently described as “heritage language speakers.” Yet despite the term’s widespread use, there is no […]
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Accent Bias: How We Judge Voices Before We Understand Them
Have you ever wondered what happens in the moment right after understanding becomes difficult?In my article From ‘Zoning Out’ to Understanding: Rethinking Communication Across Accents, I explored what occurs when listeners ‘zone out’ while hearing an unfamiliar accent. This moment is often described as a problem of comprehension. But it rarely ends there. When understanding […]
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Why Names Matter: Accurate Pronunciation Signals Inclusion and Respect
Practical strategies for educators, multilingual families, and policymakers to honor identity through name pronunciation.
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Quizzes and Games about Multilingualism
Test your knowledge about multilingualism
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Effective strategies to support Additional Language Learners
In this post you can find a list of strategies that support multilingual students in the most effective way
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