two-way immersion

noun

UK /ˌtuː weɪ ɪˈmɜːʃən/

US /ˌtuː weɪ ɪˈmɜːrʒən/

A way of learning where kids learn in two languages together in the same class.

The school uses two-way immersion so English speakers and Spanish speakers learn from each other.

SYNONYMS

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

RELATED WORDS

bilingual immersion language learning dual language multilingual

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A teaching model where half the students are native speakers of each of the two languages.

In two-way immersion, the class is split evenly between English and Mandarin speakers.

3. A program that teaches school subjects in two languages across the whole day.

Two-way immersion means math and science are taught in both languages.

4. An approach that aims for students to become fluent and literate in two languages.

The goal of two-way immersion is for every child to read and write in both languages.