bilingual program

noun

UK /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/

US /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl ˈproʊ.ɡræm/

A bilingual program is a school plan that teaches kids in two languages.

Mia learns math in English and science in Spanish because she is in a bilingual program.

SYNONYMS

dual-language program two-way immersion program dual-language education bilingual education language immersion program

RELATED WORDS

bilingualism immersion curriculum language learner multilingual

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A workplace or community plan that offers services in two languages.

The hospital started a bilingual program so patients can get help in English or Mandarin.

3. A training course that teaches people to speak two languages.

The company runs a bilingual program to help staff serve customers in French and English.

4. A government or media effort to provide information in two languages.

The city launched a bilingual program for emergency alerts in English and Spanish.