Colorín Colorado
Colorín Colorado is a multimedia project that provides links to bilingual resources, information, advice, and activities for families and educators (available in Spanish and English).
Bilingualism Matters
The 'Bilingualism Matters' Centre at the University of Edinburgh works with parents, teachers, health professionals, policy makers and employers to assist children to benefit from bilingualism. The website has a wealth of information on bilingualism, links to literature and video resources, forums, and can be viewed in 14 different languages.
4EB Ethnic Radio Programs
EB Ethnic Radio has radio programs in over 50 different languages and can provide information on various ethnic community activities and events around Brisbane.
Significance of Native Language in Learning a Second Language
This resource provides a brief outline (in English) about the importance of learning native languages in childhood, and provides advice for parents.
OPAS OMAN ÄIDINKIELEN OPPIMISEN TUKEMISEEN - A National Board of Education, Finland publication
National Board of Education in Finland has published a brochure which is available in Finnish. The brochure can be accessed here
Language Teacher's Forum - Understanding Bilingualism (June)
In this video, Dr Susana Eisenchlas and Dr Andrea Schalley introduce some important concepts of bilingualism and discuss the educational implications for teachers, learners and their families.
Flyer - Should I speak English to my child?
The "Should I speak English to my child?" flyer has been developed at Griffith University, Brisbane, for the Australian context, but offers general information on bilingualism that is of relevance to other contexts as well. The information and advice offered in it has been translated into the languages Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Samoan and Vietnamese. Flyers are in PDF (Portal Document Format) and less than 200k in size.
European Commission - Language teaching and learning in multilingual classrooms
The European Commission document ‘Language teaching and learning in multilingual classrooms’ contains useful information about a range of issues faced by migrant children and focuses on methods to effectively allow children who speak a different home language to develop multilingual skills and participate effectively at school.
The European Commission - Early language learning
The European Commission has a webpage about the importance of early language learning, what has been done in the area so far and areas for future concern.
The European Commission - 'Multilingualism'
The European Commission - 'Multilingualism' is a webpage that includes information about multilingual classrooms, how they work, why they are important and how the European Commission is working to develop support and research in this area.