Melissa Baralt
banner
melissabaralt.bsky.social
Melissa Baralt
@melissabaralt.bsky.social
Applied psycholinguist researching bilingual language development, SLA, TBLT, and the best supports for language learners, teachers & parents. Professor @FIU.
This is a game-changer for educators, students, and anyone passionate about Portuguese language education and multilingualism. Let’s help spread the word so programs can add/update their info and keep the map growing!
September 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Their work makes it easier than ever to find and connect with Portuguese programs, and it highlights the true scope of Portuguese education across the country.
September 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Why this matters ⬇️
Haitian Creole is spoken by over 12 million people, yet historically it hasn’t had the same resources or recognition as other world languages.

This textbook changes that — making Haitian Creole more accessible to students and educators everywhere, at no cost. 🌍🙌
August 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
“Black children are gifted at learning languages” — now published in IRAL.

This is why we do the work. ❤️

Please DM Tasha for copies!
April 29, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Thank you @deborahgomezgomez.bsky.social for your leadership on this!

This our (Deb Uju Aris and my) THIRD grant together (NEH, DOE, NEH) ❤️🥹
January 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM