Talk: Multilingualism in the healthcare sector

Join us on May 18th

Bilingualism Matters Symposium 2026

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 Milan, Italy from 28th -30th April 2025

Event: Storytelling to promote language learning

Join us at the 43rd edition of the Festival Migrations, Cultures & Citoyenneté on March 21st

Conference: Perspectives of newcomers, teachers, educators and a school director on languages and integration in Luxembourg

New conference on November 19th 2025!

Conference: Multilingual Childhoods 2025

Join us in our conference at the University of Luxembourg, the days 12th and 13th of May, 2025.

Join us in our new event about languages in Canada!

New event on April 4th, 2025 at University of Luxembourg!

New event on April 4th, 2025 at the University of Luxembourg!

BMS25 Master Class: Zooming in and out of the Language Policy-Making processes in Scotland and Wales

BMS25 Master Class

Bilingualism Matters Symposium 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.

Join us in our next event: navigating monolingual and multilingual spaces

Are you raising a multilingual child or wondering how best to support your little one’s language journey? Join us in 4th of March to discuss and ask all these questions you might have!

Why bilingualism in any language is important in our globalised world

Professor Antonella Sorace will join the Instituto Cervantes Manchester to celebrate Mother Languages Day

Languages Matter: UNESCO celebrations for International Mother Language Day

Professor Antonella Sorace will share knowledge and insights generated by her research on bilingualism at UNESCO celebrations for International Mother Language Day

Your experience matters!

If you are an early childhood educator, teacher, and/or professional working with young children, we are looking for you.

Call for papers - Multilingual Childhoods 2025

Call for papers - Multilingual Childhoods 2025

New event for families on the 23rd of November in Maison des Sciences Humaines, Black Box.

New event for families on the 23rd of November in Maison des Sciences Humaines, Black Box

Participate in our interview study!

Thérapie à Medias Artistiques et Santé Mentale

European Day of Languages 2024 at The French Institute

On Friday 27 September, join Bilingualism Matters at the Institut français d’Ecosse to celebrate the European Day of Languages with European consulates and cultural organisations!

Build language class excitement: support & sustain European language diversity

Avant Assessment is welcoming participants with an interest in language education to a free, interactive learning session for the European Day of Languages with speakers from Bilingualism Matters and beyond

Exploring approaches to heritage language testing: European Day of Languages 2024

To celebrate the European Day of Languages 2024, ALTE and Bilingualism Matters are inviting you to our free, online panel discussion on ‘Exploring approaches to heritage language testing’.

Never too late: language learning at any age

Join Professor Antonella Sorace for a fascinating workshop on learning new languages as an adult for the RSE Curious Festival this September.

What songs do you like? Music and Music Therapy practices to support multilingualism at home

Event for families. Conference about the current research-based knowledge on the use of music and music therapy practices to support multilingualism in the form of a joyful workshop. Parents and children of all ages are welcome!

‘More than another language!’ at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Join Professor Antonella Sorace as she performs her ‘More than another language!’ show at the Stand Comedy Club for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024

Upcoming talk - Multilingualism in neurotypical and autistic families

Hybrid event about supporting multilingualism at home