Written in an accessible style, this book seamlessly blends research-based insights with practical advice on unlocking the vast potential of multilingual and intercultural competence in children. Its compelling call for collaboration among educators, parents, and policymakers makes it a must-read for anyone passionate about transforming language education.
Zhu Hua, IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, UK
This book does not simply provide a strong case for the benefits and need to raise multilingual children; it goes further and shows useful research-based tips about how to make the most of innovative technologies and translanguaging pedagogies to guarantee access to engaging and relevant language education for every young learner and promote a diverse and inclusive society.
Nicola Fraschini, The University of Melbourne, Australia
This book offers valuable and timely insights into various perspectives on language education and provides practical strategies through technology that challenge English-only classroom practices. The chapters offer a window into multilingual children’s linguistic encounters and supports teachers in understanding how their educational experiences can be enriched as they seek to make meaning in complex learning environments.
Yvonne Foley, The University of Edinburgh, UK
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Biographical note
Jieun Kiaer is Professor of Korean Linguistics at the University of Oxford, UK. Her recent publications include Young Children's Foreign Language Anxiety: The Case of South Korea (with Jessica M. Morgan-Brown and Naya Choi, Multilingual Matters, 2021) and Multimodal Communication in Young Multilingual Children: Learning Beyond Words (Multilingual Matters, 2023).