At The Multilingual Garden, we help families and educators in Barcelona and beyond to thrive in their multilingual journeys. Founded by Dr. Karin Martin, linguist and multilingual competence specialist, our mission is to support parents raising bilingual or multilingual children, and to guide schools in creating inclusive and linguistically rich environments.

We believe that every language is a seed that, when nurtured with care, grows into confidence, identity, and connection. Through personalised consultations, practical workshops, and online courses, we provide families with tools and strategies to overcome challenges such as children refusing to speak a heritage language, pressure from relatives, or uncertainty about school choice.

For schools, we design training programs and teacher development modules on multilingualism, helping educators understand how to engage with parents, support children’s full language repertoire, and turn linguistic diversity into a strength for the classroom.

Our services include:

- Parent consultations: one-to-one support for family language planning.
- Teacher trainings: workshops for schools and kindergartens in Barcelona and internationally.
- Online courses: accessible resources for families and professionals, including "The Adventure of Multilingualism."
- Books: Karin’s guide for parents, "Watch Your Language, Mom! A Guide to Multilingualism", offering evidence-based advice in a friendly style.

With over ten years of experience in research, teaching, and coaching, Karin has worked with families in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Her approach combines scientific knowledge with practical tools, always tailored to the unique reality of each family or institution.

Barcelona, as a multilingual city at the crossroads of cultures, is the perfect place to support families and schools who want to embrace linguistic diversity. The Multilingual Garden is here to ensure that children grow up with pride in their languages, parents feel confident in their decisions, and educators have the tools to foster truly inclusive classrooms.

Our vision is simple yet powerful: Languages don’t compete — they grow together. In every consultation, training, or event, we aim to plant seeds of confidence, belonging, and peace, because multilingualism is not only a skill but a way to build bridges between people.

To learn more, connect with us at: www.themultilingualgarden.com or www.linkedin.com/in/karin-martin-phd