BimBi Italiani – Bridging Cultures

 Despite the growing prevalence of multilingual individuals, multilingualism often remains misunderstood. Myths and misconceptions abound, including beliefs that mixing languages causes confusion and that bilinguals cannot have accents. These misunderstandings create barriers to effective and supportive multilingual education practices.

 Don’t miss out on this half-day conference, Bridging Cultures: Multilingual Education in a Globalized World! 

 Date & Time: Friday, July 19th, 14:00 – 18:00
 Venue: Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC), Vanit Place Building 2, 16th Floor, New Petchaburi Rd., Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand

 Why Attend?

Dispel Myths: Get research-backed information to debunk myths like language mixing confusion, the impact on children with language disorders, and accents in bilinguals.
Practical Guidance: Gain strategies and insights to support multilingual children effectively.
Networking: Connect with educators, parents, and experts in multilingual education.

 Special Presentation: Dr. Karin Martin will present her insightful book “Mamma, Che Lingua! Multilinguismo: Istruzioni per l’Uso”, a vital resource for managing multilingualism in family and educational settings.

 Panel Discussion: Hear from specialists in multilingualism, including PhD researchers, practitioners, and parents of multilingual children, such as Dr. Tommaso Maggio. Dr. Maggio brings over 15 years of experience in international higher education and as an expat parent raising a bilingual child.

 Workshop for Educators, Parents and Multilingualism Passionate and Professionale: Learn the “Four Fundamental Steps for Thriving Multilingual Classrooms” to enhance your teaching and coaching strategies.

 Agenda:
14:00 – 14:15: Welcoming Guests
14:15 – 14:30: Opening and Introductions
14:30 – 15:15: Multilingualism Book Presentation by Dr. Karin Martin
15:15 – 16:00: Panel Discussion: Future-Proofing Education
16:00 – 16:15: Coffee Break
16:15 – 17:15: Practical Workshop for Educators
17:15 – 17:50: Open Networking Session
17:50 – 18:00: Wrap-up and Closing Remarks

 Book Your Spot Now!
 Visit: www.thaitch.org
 More Info: https://thaitch.glueup.com/…/eduforum-bridging…/

 Organized by:
The Multilingual Garden
BimBi Italiani
Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC) “Education Hub”

 Who Should Attend?
Educators from international and bilingual schools in Thailand
School administrators
B2B stakeholders in education
Parents, professionals and individuals interested in multilingual education

 “Each language skill is a gateway to new perspectives and opportunities.” – Dr. Karin Martin