Multilingualism and Cultural Fluency
Supporting School Communities: A Guide for Leaders, Teachers, Parents, and Students
Discover how cultural fluency—understanding and interacting across cultures—combined with multilingualism creates unique global opportunities.
Our Guides
The resources below emphasize how these skills are essential not only for communication but also for navigating complex cultural environments and building successful global careers.
FOR EDUCATORS
Practical strategies for teachers of all levels to build multilingual and culturally inclusive classrooms.
FOR STUDENTS
Age-appropriate resources for students to explore languages and cultures.
FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
Focuses on leadership strategies to foster cultural fluency and multilingualism in schools.
FOR PARENTS
Tips for parents to support language learning and cultural appreciation at home.
About Speaking the World
The CALEC Resource Center offers resources like real-world examples of cultural fluency in global business, insights from authors, and detailed interviews. You’ll also find information on book events, references, a press kit, praise from readers, a catalog of other publications, and the preface. Each section provides downloads or summaries for a deeper understanding of the book’s impact and purpose.
AUTHORS
Information on authors, with downloads available.
PRESS KIT
A press kit for media and publicity.
CATALOG
Full catalog of CALEC publications.
LIBRARIANS & BOOKSELLERS
Resources tailored for library and bookstore use.
PRAISES
Reader and reviewer praise.
PREFACE
Introduction to the book’s themes.
Resources
The CALEC Resource Center offers an extensive collection of materials to deepen your understanding of Speaking the World and its real-world applications. Explore resources like recordings, podcast episodes, book references, event information, and interviews. Each section provides downloadable content or links to additional resources, offering a comprehensive view of the book’s impact and purpose.
INTERVIEWS
Editors’ interview, downloadable for further insight.
REFERENCES & WORK CITED
Citations and reference lists.
VIDEO RESOURCES
Videos on cultural fluency and multilingualism
BOOK EVENTS
Information and resources on book-related events.
RECORDINGS
Book talk, panels, and more
PODCAST
Audio resources, interviews
