The Netherlands
The Netherlands branch of Bilingualism Matters aims to provide knowledge about the benefits and challenges of multilingualism to parents, educators and policy makers. To achieve these aims, the branch website, newsletter and Facebook provide an (inter)active forum with news, information and tips on multilingualism. Meertalig.nl is an interactive centre for everyone who deals with multilingual children in the Dutch speaking world. The website presents clear information, based on sound research: the 'basics' about raising children with more than one language. Meertalig.nl is constantly updated by regular contributions from professionals experts as well as parents. In addition, the website provides links to books, articles, sites, blogs, podcasts and other resources. Professionals in health care, professionals in education and parents use Meertalig.nl as a central resource. Relevant news is shared in an email-newsletter and through active accounts on Facebook and Twitter.
26 Mar 2025
BMS25 Master Class
24 Mar 2025
The Bilingualism Matters Symposium (BMS) is an interdisciplinary conference organised by Bilingualism Matters. It is open to researchers as well as practitioners, irrespective of their affiliation with Bilingualism Matters. The BMS aims to stimulate a productive dialogue between researchers in different academic disciplines and practitioners in different sectors of society. BMS will take place in Edinburgh from March 24-25, 2025.
13 Feb 2025
Professor Antonella Sorace will share knowledge and insights generated by her research on bilingualism at UNESCO celebrations for International Mother Language Day
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May 25, 8-9pm CEST
Do you ever wonder HOW to raise your children with more than one language? Then join us in our online meeting with Eowyn Crisfield, author of 'Bilingual Families: A Practical Language Planning Guide'.