Plurilingualism
Plurilingualism is a central feature of AALE. While multilingualism describes the coexistence of different languages at the social or individual level, plurilingualism refers to the holistic, ever-changing linguistic repertoire that we develop throughout life, valuing the knowledge of other languages, however limited. From a plurilingual perspective, each language and dialect is viewed as a mental, social, and pedagogical resource. Plurilingualism promotes openness to languages and cultures, develops metalinguistic awareness, and enhances learner agency. As a pillar in the AALE project, it offers unique pedagogical opportunities that allow teachers and students to value and build on linguistic diversity.
AALE Infosheets
These links will take you to a series of infosheets designed by the AALE team to introduce or provide deeper knowledge about Plurlingualism. These infosheets offer bite‑sized definitions and classroom tips, deeper dives into research and strategies, and extended explorations with case studies, policy discussions, and advanced resources:
Guidance Sheets (Coming soon…)
These Guidance & Planning resources are designed to support your teaching and curriculum development. They include written and multimedia guidance on how to implement plurilingual pedagogy in your language classroom while catering to the needs of your learners.
External Resources
The external resources page will take you to curated materials that take you beyond the toolkit. They include articles, research reports, multimedia content, professional networks, and other references designed to deepen your understanding and expand your practice to implement plurilingual pedagogies.