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Multilingual Matters

@multi-ling-mat.bsky.social

We are an independent publisher based in Bristol, UK. We publish titles on applied linguistics, multilingualism, second language acquisition, language education and translation. We also like bunnies and cake. https://www.multilingual-matters.com

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Multilingual Matters@multi-ling-mat.bsky.social · 2d ago

Check out this article in Helsingin Sanomat with Kaisa Pankakoski (author of our new book "Multilingual Family Language Policy and Wellbeing"), who encourages family language learning for those living abroad to avoid 'language regret' later in life.

Puheenvuoro | Jos ulkosuomalainen lapsi ei opi suomea, myöhemmin voi kaduttaa, sanoo tutkija Kaisa Pankakoski

Tutkija Kaisa Pankakoski kannustaa ihmisiä tekemään rohkeasti virheitä kieliä puhuessa.

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Multilingual Matters@multi-ling-mat.bsky.social · 2w ago

SERIES UPDATE Elena Babatsouli has joined Nicole Müller and Martin J. Ball as coeditor of our Communication Disorders Across Languages series. Do you have an idea for a book in the series? See our proposal guidelines below ⬇️

SERIES UPDATE Communication Disorders Across Languages ELENA BABATSOULI joins Nicole Müller and Martin J. Ball as series coeditor. NEW BOOK Linguistic Varieties in North America: A Guide for Speech and Language Practitioners edited by Elena Babatsouli, Yolanda F. Holt and Karla N. Washington This volume provides insight into the complex linguistic landscape of North America, from understudied varieties of English to Indigenous languages and emerging language varieties. It explores the unique features of each language variety to aid the identification, diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders in these communities.
Multilingual Matters@multi-ling-mat.bsky.social · 2w ago

Our author Gearóidín McEvoy speaks to Irish newspaper Tuairisc about the findings in her new book "Access to Justice for Minority Language Communities: Experiences of Irish Speakers and Irish Sign Language Users".

‘Slíbhíní’ – cearta teanga phobal na Gaeilge i gcóras dlí na hÉireann le cíoradh i leabhar nua

Deirtear sa leabhar nua gur minic a bhreathnaítear ar chainteoirí Gaeilge a dhéanann iarracht dul i ngleic leis an gcóras dlí ina dteanga féin mar ‘slíbhíní’

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Multilingual Matters@multi-ling-mat.bsky.social · 2w ago

New blog post! "I interviewed 31 young children in their family homes...Some of my youngest participants were only four years old; alongside stickers and endless giggles, they shared invaluable insights..."

The Wellbeing of Multilingual Children

This month we published Multilingual Family Language Policy and Wellbeing by Kaisa Pankakoski. In this post the author explains the importance of including children’s own perspectives in her …

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Multilingual Matters@multi-ling-mat.bsky.social · 3w ago

By publishing with us, you'll be ensuring that you and your book receive personal, professional attention from our experienced, enthusiastic and passionate team. Here's how we make sure your book reaches a global market 🌏️ Read more about our sales and marketing strategy below ⬇️

Infographic titled "Getting your books out into the world" showing a publisher's sales and marketing approach: "The basics"—global sales reps, bookfair representation, academic conference exhibitions—versus "How we go further"—direct librarian/bookseller ties and long-term academic and industry connections
Multilingual Matters@multi-ling-mat.bsky.social · 3w ago

Are you a teacher interested in giving Task-based Language Teaching a try? Jane Willis, author of our recently-published book "A Framework for Task-Based Learning and Teaching" has created a website to get you started! Find lesson plans, resources, recommended reading and more below ⬇️

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Multilingual Matters@multi-ling-mat.bsky.social · 3w ago

New books for July! 🌻 * A Multilingual Approach to Educational Linguistics * Multilingual Family Language Policy and Wellbeing * Virtual Exchange as Justice-Oriented Practices * Learning and Teaching Multilingually in Higher Education Get your copies now ⬇️

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Multilingual Matters@multi-ling-mat.bsky.social · 4w ago

We’ve put together a decolonial reading list, drawn from across our catalogue. These titles share a common purpose: to interrogate and dismantle enduring colonial structures and processes, while foregrounding Indigenous methodologies, lived experience and traditions.

Decolonisation Reading List

One of the areas we are deeply committed to is decolonisation and southern epistemologies. In 2022, we launched our dedicated series, Global Forum on Southern Epistemologies, which has since grown …

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Multilingual Matters@multi-ling-mat.bsky.social · 4w ago

New Open Access book! 🔓️ "Power, Mobility and Voice: Jan Blommaert's Unfinished Business" edited by Karel Arnaut, Ico Maly, David Parkin and Massimiliano Spotti is available now! Download your free copy of get the paperback at 30% off below ⬇️

Cover of "Power, Mobility and Voice: Jan Blommaert's Unfinished Business" edited by Karel Arnaut, Ico Maly, David Parkin and Massimiliano Spotti
Multilingual Matters@multi-ling-mat.bsky.social · last mo.

Vanessa De Wilde has recently joined us as series editor of Second Language Acquisition, following David Singleton's retirement from the role. Thank you to David for an amazing 25 years of service! Read about the series and submitting your proposal below ⬇️

I’m delighted to join the Second Language Acquisition series. It’s a series I value deeply and I look forward to working closely with the authors, the Multilingual Matters team, and my fellow editor Simone Pfenninger to help shape exciting new contributions to the field. - New series editor Vanessa De Wilde