Family Language Initiative

The Family Language Initiative is a Dubai-based effort that highlights the importance of clear Family Language Policy in strengthening bilingual children. It emphasizes supporting Arabic as the home and heritage language while addressing the challenges of code switching and the dominance of English in daily life. Inspired by research in Arabic sociolinguistics and family language policy, the initiative introduces families to practical ways of shaping language practices at home, ensuring intergenerational transmission of Arabic and balanced bilingualism.