Multilingual Minds: Helping Our Students Thrive
Anna Fedorenko
Summary
In today’s diverse classrooms, multilingual students are more common than ever. But too often, teachers aren’t sure how to support them In this presentation, we’ll rethink multilingualism: not as a barrier, but as a boost. We’ll explore how speaking multiple languages shapes the brain, builds metacognitive skills, and opens doors to deeper learning across subjects. You’ll walk away with strategies for making your classroom more inclusive, more responsive - and more exciting for multilingual learners. From using translanguaging to building confidence in all their languages, you will go away with the tools, insights, and a new mindset.
Biodata
With almost two decades of experience in language education, I bring professional expertise and a personal passion for multilingualism. As a Neurolanguage Coach and a lifelong language learner, I now live in Poland, where I teach English mainly to tech specialists and raise two multilingual children.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Talk
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Various
The session is: A balanced mixture of theory and practice
Category: Neurodiversity
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No
Scheduled for
Date: Friday, 2025-09-19, 13:20 - 13:50
Place: 103