The Multiliterate Mind

The Multiliterate Mind will explore how multilingualism, multiliteracy, and proficiency intersect in a rapidly changing, AI-infused world. Through conversations with educators, researchers, and leaders across languages and continents, the podcast will reimagine what it means to teach, learn, and communicate in the 21st century. At the heart of the podcast lies Proficiency First Multiliteracies (PFM) — the theoretical framework guiding its vision. PFM looks at multilingualism and multiliteracy through a proficiency lens, positioning language ability as the foundation of meaning-making across languages, cultures, and modes. In this view: - Proficiency is not just a metric; it’s the process through which humans construct and share understanding. - Multiliteracies recognize that communication now spans written, oral, visual, and digital forms. - Proficiency First unites these ideas into a single, human-centered framework for learning in an AI-driven world.