Writing, speaking, and conversations on multilingual education.
Patrice Thompson’s work explores translanguaging, multilingual education, language inclusion, and the practical conditions that help multilingual learners thrive across classrooms and schools.
The role of translanguaging in an English Medium International school
Co-authored with Paul Magnuson, this case study traces the introduction of translanguaging in a large international school in China, exploring how language-inclusive practice can support learning, belonging, and school-wide implementation.
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The Future is Multilingual: Why International Schools Need a New Language Mindset
An exploration of why multilingualism should be treated as a defining feature of international education, and how language-inclusive practice can strengthen international-mindedness, belonging, learning, and school culture.
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ML Chat Podcast
A conversation on multilingual education, translanguaging, and what it means to move beyond English-only thinking in international schools.
The Power of Language Inclusion
A research-informed webinar exploring how schools can create more intentional, inclusive conditions for multilingual learners across classrooms and school culture.
Language, Culture & Belonging: Love-Based Leadership in Multilingual Schools
Presented at the ECIS Leadership Conference 2026 in Lisbon, exploring the connections between language, culture, belonging, and leadership in multilingual school communities.
Multilingual education, made practical
On YouTube, Patrice shares practical explanations, classroom examples, and research-informed ideas about translanguaging, multilingual education, and language-inclusive practice.
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Short videos, deeper dives, and practical conversations designed to help educators turn multilingualism into an everyday resource for teaching and learning.
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