Je suis ravi de vous annoncer ma participation à la troisième édition du Festival du Livre de Paris, qui se tiendra au Grand Palais Éphémère du 12 au 14 avril. Cette année, le festival met à l’honneur le Québec, célébrant ainsi la riche mosaïque de littérature et de culture qu’il apporte sur la scène mondiale. … Continue reading Upcoming event: Meet at the Festival du Livre de Paris
Immensely proud to announce the release of Mosaic of Tongues: Multilingual Learning for the Arabic-speaking World. This new book offers a comprehensive exploration into the multifaceted realm of multilingual education within Arabic-speaking communities and beyond. It delves into the intricate journey towards bilingualism, the intersection of language and identity among diaspora populations, and the social … Continue reading New book: Mosaic of Tongues
I’m embarking on an enlightening journey through Mexico City, delving into the marvels of bilingualism. From February 21st to 23rd, I’ll explore the profound impact that mastering multiple languages has on our children, families, society, and education. On the 21st, I’ll be at IBERO where I’ll talk about bilingualism’s role in global readiness. The same … Continue reading Upcoming talks in Mexico
Rencontre au Salon du livre de Montréal – Un rendez-vous à ne pas manquer pour les passionnés du bilinguisme! En dédicace lors du Salon du livre de Montréal, j’ai le grand plaisir de vous inviter à me rejoindre pour une rencontre exceptionnelle. C’est une opportunité unique de discuter ensemble de la richesse du plurilinguisme et … Continue reading En dédicace au Salon du livre de Montréal
Je suis ravi de vous présenter mon dernier livre, “Conversations sur le bilinguisme”. En poursuivant le chemin tracé par “La Révolution Bilingue”, cet ouvrage marque une nouvelle étape dans mon exploration continue du plurilinguisme et de l’éducation bilingue.
I recently had the absolute pleasure of participating in the Sharjah Children’s Book Festival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The experience was nothing short of inspiring, enlightening, and thought-provoking.
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I was thrilled to participate in the symposium on Arabic Language Learning in Europe: Realities of Policy & Practice, which took place in Brussels on May 8-9. As a language enthusiast, I have always been interested in the importance of language learning in education policies. I believe that the recognition of Arabic as the fifth most spoken language in the world is a significant development that warrants attention from language educators and policymakers.
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Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in a couple of stimulating discussions on bilingualism and education with two experts in the field, Ellen Bialystok and Hélène Léone. The conversation took place during the Festival du Livre of Paris (21-23 April 2023) and at the beautiful Salons of the Mairie in the 16th arrondissement (20 April 2023).
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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.
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I am thrilled to share that I have been invited to be a special guest at the 14th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF23) in the United Arab Emirates. On behalf of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and its chairman Mr. Ahmad Al Ameri, I was extended an invitation to participate in the festival that is scheduled to take place from May 03 to 14, 2023.
As an author, educator, and an advocate for bilingual education, I am very excited to share my work and knowledge with the festival attendees. I have been asked to be part of a distinct discussion titled ‘The importance of raising a trilingual generation: Children with three languages.’ I am thrilled to share my expertise in this area and hope to benefit the thousands of readers and visitors who attend the festival every year.
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