Language Explorers is unique: it is the only programme that focuses on linguistic diversity to promote intercultural dialogue, while increasing children's interest in the languages spoken in their community.
For the classroom
- Language Explorer workshops form a “crash course” in linguistics, in which children discover the origins of words, recognise sounds of familiar and unfamiliar languages, learn new words from many different languages and reach a deeper understanding of the languages they use in school and at home.
- Using language as a tool: Through interactive games, art making, singing, storytelling and creative writing, children become aware of their own language abilities.
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The workshops are designed to raiseawareness of linguistic diversity in theclassroom and in the community and topromote an interest in language learning. -
Workshops are delivered in preschools,primary and secondary schools as well ascommunity centres and libraries.
The objective is not to teach foreign languages, but to allow children to make use of all the languages they know, even if they only know a few words.
The goals of Language Explorers areto encourage children to embrace alllanguages positively,to be proud ofand share their heritage, and to respect and value diversity!
For teachers
- Language Explorers also provides training for teachers who want to implement this approach in their own school.
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Check out our Idea Labwith ideas for the classroom and local initiatives that aim at fostering linguistic diversity. - The Language Explorers Activity book is an essential resource for teachers who want to embrace a multilingual approach in their teaching.
- Language Explorers activities were filmed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment to showcase good practice in primary schools.
Language Explorers is an award-winning initiative by Mother Tongues,an organization that aims to raise awareness of the benefits and challenges associated with bilingualism.
