How can we handle interruptions in intercultural communications?
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Ute’s S.M.A.R.T. Effective Intercultural Communication Plan© for International Teams and Multilingual Families
Effective intercultural communication is more important than ever.
Whether you’re part of an international team at work or an international family where each parent speaks a different language, navigating cultural differences can be both challenging and enriching. At Ute’s International Lounge, we’re committed to helping you thrive in these diverse environments. That’s why we’ve developed a S.M.A.R.T.* Intercultural Communication Plan© tailored to the unique needs of international teams and families.
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Nurturing Multilingual Learners
A few days ago, I had the honor of delivering the keynote speech at the EAL Mini-Conference hosted by the International School Leiden in the Netherlands. This inspiring event brought together EAL experts from schools across the country to network, exchange experiences, and discuss strategies to make English accessible to learners with diverse linguistic experiences and backgrounds.
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Protected: Nurturing Multilingual Learners
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Understanding Language Vitality: The EGIDS Framework and Real-World Examples
Many languages face the risk of endangerment or extinction, which makes preserving the world’s linguistic diversity a pressing challenge. The Expanded Graded Intergenerational Disruption Scale (EGIDS) builds on Fishman’s (1991) original GIDS model and consists of a 13-level scale that assesses the vitality and endangerment of languages based on their transmission across generations, institutional support, and societal use.
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