Webinar: Embracing Bilingualism

This session explores bilingualism and bilingual education, answers common questions, and gives participants a chance to share experiences and discuss the benefits and challenges of being bilingual. 

Bilingualism and bilingual education Dr. Conceição Pereira (Newcastle University – Camões, I.P.) In a globalised world characterised by constant communication in many different languages, speaking more than one language is highly beneficial, and growing up bilingual is a privilege. Being able to communicate in more than one language allows us to connect with more people and to belong to more than one culture. It enhances our appreciation of multiculturalism and fosters a sense of community with others who speak the same language, even when we live in a country where a different language is spoken. However, it is natural to have questions about bilingualism. This session on bilingualism and bilingual education aims to help clarify any doubts you may have, while also providing an opportunity to share experiences of bilingualism. 

Dr. Conceição Pereira earned her MA (2000) and PhD (2007) in Literary Theory from the University of Lisbon. She also completed two one-year postgraduate courses: one in Education (2008) at the Open University, Portugal, and another in Portuguese Studies (2012) at the University of Lisbon. She has taught Portuguese at the University of Lisbon and in Goa, India, and currently teaches Portuguese at the School of Modern Languages, Newcastle University, as a Camões, I.P. “leitora”. She is a researcher at CLEPUL, the Centre for Lusophone and European Literatures and Cultures (University of Lisbon), and a board member of TROPO UK (Teachers and Researchers of Portuguese in the UK). Her research and publications focus primarily on Lusophone literature and Portuguese language teaching. 

This event is designed for multilingual families, teachers and multilingual advocates.