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Thinking Multilingualism
How languages develop, dominate, interact, and shape communication over time
Offering long-term orientation for multilingual families and professionals
WHAT I DO
My programs are custom designed and help families, educators and teams in developing a deep understanding of multilingual and intercultural dynamics. My self-paced courses are designed to build conceptual clarity, strengthen analytical competence and support reflective practice.
My focus is not on one-off solutions or frequent live trainings. My work is grounded in structured frameworks that support analysis, interpretation and confident decision-making across evolving linguistic and cultural contexts. I regularly offer guided sessions – in form of workshops/webinars and trainings – to support deeper exploration when needed.
All my programs are designed to be high-impact, scalable, and sustainable. They allow participants to develop insights they can carry forward over time.
Optimize sustainable communication at home, in school, and across organizations
Bridging Research and Practice in Multilingual and Intercultural Communication
MY PHILOSOPHY
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My work is grounded in a framework that brings together the Dominant Language Constellation, the Language Timeline©, and The Sustainable Multilingual©, interpreted through Culture Through Different Lenses. This approach supports sustainable, context-sensitive multilingual development across life phases.
2630+
Families Helped
570+
Professionals Helped
270+
Workshops & Trainings
82+
Heritage Languages
RESOURCES FOR YOU
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Activities for Multilingual Families (Videos)
On our youtube channel Activities for Multilingual Families you find videos about activities and games that foster understanding, speaking reading and writing.
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The Toolbox for Multilingual Families
In our Toolbox for Multilingual Families Ana Elisa Miranda and Ute Limacher-Riebold share 123 activities and games for 0 to 15 year old children that foster understanding, speaking, reading and writing!
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Multilingual Families (blog)
On Multilingual Families we share posts about all related to the topic of raising multilinguals abroad and staying multilingual across the lifespan.
POSTS & VIDEOS
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Why Reading Skills Don’t Automatically Transfer Across Languages
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Working with Dominant Language Constellations and Language Timelines©
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Multilingual Teens and Literacy: Embracing Asynchronous Growth
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The Internet of the 16th Century
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Riding the Waves of Grief: Navigating the Loss of Loved Ones
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10 Ways to Stay Cool Naturally During the Summer
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Misunderstandings about Raising Multilinguals and Multilingualism
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How to Handle Interruptions in Intercultural Communication
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Protected: Raising Children with Multiple Languages Abroad
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Ute’s S.M.A.R.T. Effective Intercultural Communication Plan© for International Teams and Multilingual Families
PUBLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS
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