Resource Center

Multilingualism and Cultural Fluency

Supporting School Communities: A Guide for Leaders, Teachers, Parents, and Students

On this page, we explore how cultural fluency—the ability to understand and interact effectively with diverse cultures—combined with multilingualism, offers a distinct advantage in the global economy.

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.

GUIDE FOR EDUCATORS

Practical strategies for teachers to build multilingual and culturally inclusive classrooms.

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GUIDE FOR SCHOOL LEADERS

Focuses on leadership strategies to foster cultural fluency and multilingualism in schools.

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GUIDE FOR STUDENTS

Age-appropriate resources for students to explore languages and cultures.

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GUIDE FOR PARENTS

Tips for parents to support language learning and cultural appreciation at home.

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About Speaking the World

For information on the book, 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.

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LIBRARIANS & BOOKSELLERS

Resources tailored for library and bookstore use.

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PRESS KIT

A press kit for media and publicity.

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PRAISES

Reader and reviewer praise.

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CATALOG

Full catalog of CALEC publications.

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PREFACE

Introduction to the book’s themes.

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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.

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BOOK EVENTS

Information and resources on book-related events.

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REFERENCES & WORK CITED

Citations and reference lists.

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RECORDINGS

Book talk, panels, and more

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VIDEO RESOURCES

Videos on cultural fluency and multilingualism

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PODCAST

Audio resources, interviews

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