Using the 'Mother Tongue Other Tongue' multilingual poetry competition to boost confidence in languages

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Abstract

This session will outline how the Mother Tongue Other Tongue multilingual poetry initiative allows bilingual pupils to use their home languages creatively and celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures in our schools. Integration does not mean losing one’s language, culture and identity - it is an opportunity to celebrate diversity!
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 22 Mar 2019
EventAssociation for Language Learning Conference: Oor Wee Famille! Engaging parents, families and communities in primary language learning in Scotland - Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
Duration: 22 Mar 201923 Mar 2019
https://www.all-languages.org.uk/news/language-world-2019/

Conference

ConferenceAssociation for Language Learning Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLoughborough
Period22/03/1923/03/19
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Keywords

  • poetry
  • mother tongue
  • multilingualism

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