The most persistent misconceptions and misunderstandings about raising multilinguals and multilingualism explained
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How to Handle Interruptions in Intercultural Communication
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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Communication in Exogamous Families
Every international family is unique. There are many different kinds of international families, when you read about them. Some partners come from the same country or share the same language and citizenship, others are from different countries, ethnicities and speak different languages. In exogamous multilingual families, partners come from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds and experience unique dynamics in communication.
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