Multilingualism

Multilingualism Terminology

IB Language Tenet Glossary

IB Language Tenet

Terminology for Multilingualism in School Contexts

Language Portrait and Profile

Languages (Head):

- Known languages, dialects, and varieties. Proficiency levels and usage frequency.

Contexts (Body):

- Settings where languages are used (home, school, work, social). How context affects language choice.

Language Evolution (Left Arm):

- Changes in language repertoire over time. Factors affecting language proficiency gains or losses.

Language Aspirations (Right Arm):

Future language learning goals. Forgotten or unused languages and reasons for discontinuation.

Communities (Left Leg):

- People and groups you interact with in different languages. How language use varies by relationship.

Multilingual Use (Right Leg):

- Instances of using multiple languages simultaneously. Code-switching and language mixing situations.

Some Approaches for Insights on Language and Cultural Profiles

Strategies for Promoting Multilingualism in School Contexts

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Translanguaging Strategies

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