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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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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Working with Dominant Language Constellations and Language Timelines©
My work with multilingual families is grounded in the conviction that multilingual development can only be understood when languages are seen in relation to each other, to life domains, and to lived experience.
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Multilingual Teens and Literacy: Embracing Asynchronous Growth
Multiliteracy is a tremendous asset for our children – but the path to becoming literate in more than one language is rarely straightforward. For teenagers especially, literacy development is shaped by motivation, school requirements, and the unique characteristics of each language
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