Speaking the World: Multilingualism and Cultural Fluency in the Professional World (The Bilingual Revolution) - Softcover

Lazar, Mehdi; Jaumont, Fabrice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1636074367 ISBN 13: 9781636074368

Publisher: CALEC, 2025

Synopsis

In today's globalized economy, multilingualism and cultural fluency have become essential, transforming how businesses and professionals navigate the increasingly integrated world. The importance of cultivating these skills is evident as they enhance personal and professional competencies such as multilingual communication and cross-cultural understanding. To develop these critical assets, both educational systems and workplace environments are emphasizing early language learning and cultural exposure, extending beyond traditional classroom settings to include immersive experiences like study abroad programs and community engagements. These efforts help ignite curiosity about diverse cultures and improve comprehensive cultural dynamics understanding.

Featuring insights from 30 expert contributors, Speaking the World offers a comprehensive exploration of multilingualism and cultural fluency across diverse fields, making it an essential resource for educators, professionals, and policymakers alike.

The authors present a cogent argument for reevaluating our approach to education, multiculturalism, and the intricate interplay of language and culture in daily life.
– John William Bray, Director of Learning, iArticulate

A rich and timely exploration of the profound impact of language and cultural navigation on professional life, diplomacy, education, and beyond.
– Dr. Darla K. Deardorff, Chairholder, UNESCO Chair of Intercultural Competences, Stellenbosch University

This volume unravels how multilingualism extends beyond mere communication while unlocking diverse cultural perspectives and fostering international collaboration.
– Professor Teboho Moja, New York University and University of South Africa

An invaluable resource for understanding the multifaceted role of language and culture in our interconnected world.
– Dr. Jane Flatau Ross, Author of Two Centuries of French Education in New York

Multilingualism and cultural competencies are no longer luxuries for the well-traveled; they are essential for our survival as a species.
– Dr. Noumane Rahouti, Sultan Qaboos University

The book's critical and richly-referenced exploration of global competencies and bilingual education offers essential guidance for educators (and parents), preparing young people to become global leaders and professionals.
– Shelley Paul, Founder & Lead Consultant of Second Circle.

A revolutionary guide for entrepreneurs and professionals to develop critical assets of multilingual communication.
– Dr. Ashish Jaiswal, Educationist and Author of Visionary Thinking

About this title

About the Authors

Mehdi Lazar is a scholar-practitioner, author, and education leader based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He serves as the Academic Director at the International School of Boston and has authored six books on global education, leadership, and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. A graduate of ESCP Business School, Mehdi holds a Ph.D. in Geography from Panthéon-Sorbonne University and is completing a Doctor of Business Administration at TBS Education. His research and work focus on leadership, school leadership, and intercultural competence, blending human resources management and sociology. Mehdi is also a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council

Fabrice Jaumont is a scholar-practitioner, award-winning author, non-profit leader, and education advisor for the Embassy of France's Villa Albertine based in New York. He is President of the Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities, a nonprofit publishing organization based in New York and Paris. He has published nine books on bilingualism and education, philanthropy, and higher education, including The Bilingual Revolution: The Future of Education is in Two Languages and Conversations on Bilingualism.

Edition details

• Publisher: CALEC
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1636074367
• ISBN 13: 9781636074368
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 348