• 02Feb

  CANBERRA SEMINAR: Raising Children with More than One Language

  ACT, All, Carers, Parents, Resources, Teachers, Uncategorized No Comments

  UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA
  Australia’s Capital University

  Raising Children in More than One Language

  A free seminar for parents, grandparents,
  early childhood and preschool workers, teachers, and others interested in bilingual education

  Sunday 21 February
  International Mother Language Day
  1.30-4.30pm

  • Hear from parents who have raised their children in more than one language – and from the children themselves
  • Discover more about the benefits of bilingual education
  • Find out about opportunities for language learning and bilingual education in the ACT

  Building 2, University of Canberra, Bruce
  (enter from ‘The Hub’ – see map at www.canberra.edu.au/university/maps )

  FREE ENTRY & REFRESHMENTS

  Bookings essential: phone Marina on 6201 2483 or email Mandy.Scott@canberra.edu.au

  This project was made possible by the support of the
  ACT Government’s Multicultural Grants Program 2009–10

  Tags: bilingual children, bilingualism seminar, Canberra, Canberra University

• 11Dec

  How to activate language learning outside the home: tips to make a difference

  9. All ages, Carers, Everyone, Experiences, National, Parents, Principals, Resources, Teachers, VIC, Young People No Comments

  For those not able to attend the recent RUMACCC (University of Melbourne) seminar on raising bilingual children, the link below will take you to the handouts for the sessions on what parents can do to encourage language learning  beyond the home, for their children and community alike.  

  http://www.rumaccc.unimelb.edu.au/schools/how.html

  Tags: languages activisim, raising bilingual children

• 05Dec

  Supporting Bilingual Children in Early Childhood

  2. Pre-schoolers, 3. Kindergarten, All, Carers, Experiences, Parents, Research, Resources, Teachers No Comments

  This very informative article is published by Learning Links, an “Australian charity and non-profit organisation formed to help children who have learning disabilities, difficulties and developmental delays, and their families”.

  http://www.learninglinks.org.au/information-sheets.htm

• 26Oct

  RAISING CHILDREN IN MORE THAN ONE LANGUAGE

  9. All ages, All, Events, Everyone, Resources, VIC No Comments

  You are invited to a FREE seminar for parents, early childhood and pre-school workers, grandparents, teachers and others interested in bilingual education.

  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29,  12:45pm – 5pm
  Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre,  Cnr Swanston St and Monash Rd, University of Melbourne
  

  THE SEMINAR IS FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL by November 23rd.

  Continue reading »

  Tags: bilingual children, bilingualism seminar, rumaccc

• 07Oct

  LANGUAGES MATTER

  All, Everyone, Experiences, Opinion, Resources, SA No Comments

  This must-read feature in the Winter edition of Multilingual Life (published by the SA Government) can be accessed on http://www.multicultural.sa.gov.au/magazine.htm.

  Contributors include Michael Clyne, Lia Tedesco, Greg Wilson and many more.

  Tags: Aboriginal languages, Australia's language potential

• 20Sep

  MELBOURNE: BILINGUAL EDUCATION FORUM

  All, Events, Italian, Parents, Resources, VIC 2 Comments

  You are invited to attend a free public forum to explore the advantages of educating children bilingually, with focus on establishing an Italian Bilingual School.

  When: Sunday, 11 October 2009, 2pm

  Where: Co As It, 189 Faraday St, Carlton

  Prof Joe Lo Bianco, from the University of Melbourne will give the keynote address.

  This forum is being organised by a group of parents who are members of the Italian Bilingual School Project (a not-for-profit unincorporated association).

  italianbilingualschoolmelb@gmail.com

  Tags: bilingual education, Italian

• 05Jan

  Mandarin mandarin Bilingual Centre

  1. Babies, 2. Pre-schoolers, 3. Kindergarten, 4. Years 1-3, 5. Years 4-6, Mandarin, NSW, Parents, Resources, Young People No Comments

  Mandarin mandarin Bilingual Centre’s program is specially designed to meet the second language acquisition needs of both preschoolers and primary school Mandarin learners.

  Our classes are small with 5-6 children per class and divided into 4 age groups. Classes are held in a home like environment with beautiful surroundings to make your child comfortable and ready to learn.

  Your child will have lots of fun learning Mandarin in a great atmosphere where they will be immersed in the Mandarin language.

  Mandarin mandarin Bilingual Centre is located at 783 Bourke St, Redfern NSW, Australia 2016.

  Read more at http://www.mandarinmandarin.com/.

• 19Dec

  Learning two languages – it’s child’s play!

  1. Babies, 2. Pre-schoolers, 9. All ages, ACT, Carers, Dutch, French, German, Korean, Mandarin, Parents, Resources 1 Comment

  Dr Mandy Scott

  In an article last year I discussed the multiple benefits that young children can gain from learning a second language.  These benefits include adding to communicative and intellectual skills, and laying the foundation for successful learning of further languages later in life.

  This article introduces readers to a growing area of interest among parents – bilingual playgroups.

  Over recent months I have visited three language-based playgroups in the ACT.  All are providing a bilingual experience for children and highlighting the fact that speaking more than one language is a natural and fun thing to do.

  Continue reading »

  Tags: Playgroups

« Previous Entries   

EVENTS

• 21 Mar 2010 9:00am
  The MELBOURNE LANGUAGE PICNIC - 2010
  
  
• 21 Feb 2010 1:30pm
  CANBERRA UNIVERSITY: Raising Children in more than One Language
  
  
• 7 Feb 2010 11:00pm
  CANBERRA: MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
  
  
• 9 Dec 2009 11:00am
  MULTILINGUAL PICNIC - Canberra
  
  
• 29 Nov 2009 11:45am
  Raising Children in More than One Language - Free Seminar, Melbourne
  
  
• 11 Oct 2009 1:00pm
  MELBOURNE: BILINGUAL EDUCATION FORUM - ITALIAN SCHOOL
  
  
• 24 Aug 2009 7:30pm
  Public Meeting in Melbourne on the Suspension of Small Candidature Languages at Year 12 Level
  
  
• 21 Mar 2009 7:00am
  Harmony Day
  
  
• 18 Mar 2009 6:30pm
  Why bilingualism makes a difference
  
  
• 1 Mar 2009 10:00am
  Melbourne’s First Ever Language Picnic
  
  
• 1 Oct 2008 8:30am
  MLTAQ Biennial Conference
  
  
• 28 Sep 2008 10:00am
  Travel round the world in a day!
  
  
• 5 Sep 2008 10:00am
  Parent/Carer Survey Goes Online
  
  
• 31 Aug 2008 12:45pm
  Raising Children in More Than One Language
  
  
• 19 Aug 2008 7:30pm
  The Year of Languages Lecture
  
  

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