Pharos Alliance to present parent seminar on raising children bilingually

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Pharos Alliance continues its work in revitalising the use of Modern Greek in Melbourne, guided by a strategic plan which commits them to work at three levels, first to build capacity in the language whether this is at home, in school or in higher education, second to increase opportunities for people to use the language in a wide array of settings in our city and thirdly, to foster a positive desire among young people to see themselves as competent and frequent users of the language. 

These priority actions are based on research evidence from different parts of the world that has revealed how languages undergoing loss across the generations can be restored to health.

Following on from two successful parent seminars in 2023 and 2024, Pharos Alliance have announced the third seminar on Raising Bilingual Children, to be held on Sunday 8 June 2025, 1.30pm to 5.30pm at The Greek Centre.

The presenter will be Professor Joseph Lo Bianco, also President of Pharos Alliance. With his immeasurable experience in this area, alongside his recent published articles for parents, the seminar will give the opportunity for attendees to develop the skills to encourage their children’s use of Greek at home. With the help of research and interactive activities, all who attend should feel enriched with tools to support their own endeavours.

The seminar is open to all. Please register at the following link: http://www.mgtav.asn.au/seminar—language-in-the-home.html

For any further queries, please keep in touch via email at pharos.au@gmail.com

Pharos Alliance to present parent seminar on raising children bilingually

Pharos Alliance  continues its work in revitalising the use of Modern Greek in Melbourne, guided by a strategic plan which commits them to work at three levels, first to build capacity in the language whether this is at home, in school or in higher education, second to increase opportunities for people to use the language in a wide array of settings in our city and thirdly, to foster a positive desire among young people to see themselves as competent and frequent users of the language. 

These priority actions are based on research evidence from different parts of the world that has revealed how languages undergoing loss across the generations can be restored to health.

Following on from two successful parent seminars in 2023 and 2024, Pharos Alliance have announced the third seminar on Raising Bilingual Children, to be held on Sunday 8 June 2025, 1.30pm to 5.30pm at The Greek Centre.

The presenter will be Professor Joseph Lo Bianco, also President of Pharos Alliance. With his immeasurable experience in this area, alongside his recent published articles for parents, the seminar will give the opportunity for attendees to develop the skills to encourage their children’s use of Greek at home. With the help of research and interactive activities, all who attend should feel enriched with tools to support their own endeavours.

The seminar is open to all. Please register at the following link: http://www.mgtav.asn.au/seminar—language-in-the-home.html

For any further queries, please keep in touch via email at pharos.au@gmail.com

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