Note from the editor: If you haven’t already, be sure to read Raising Children — Bilingually? Part 1 before jumping into Part 2. — MS Bilingual Native-Language Acquisition Children who are brought up bilingually will acquire two native languages according … Continue reading
Language choices in a mixed native-language family or one whose native language(s) is not that of the majority culture surrounding them New country, new language, and maybe new family? Language, then, becomes an important issue. When two people get … Continue reading
If you don’t know what the DELF system is, I explained it in my article on my first DELF experience, taking the A2 exam in Annecy. Gracie wrote an article about taking the B2, and now I’m filling in the … Continue reading
While it would be nice if Americans were able to live in Europe visa-free, it’s not the case (one can dream that it will be someday, right?). If you’re from the US and want to live in a country like … Continue reading
As Stephen mentioned in his article about the DELF A2, the DELF is an internationally recognized competency exam, and one that I hadn’t heard of until 2020. When I was at the appointment for my first vié privée et familiale … Continue reading
One of the misconceptions many have before moving to France is that living here will make us “fluent” in the language in a short time: 2-3 years at the very longest. Not only have I come to appreciate that fluency … Continue reading
There have been plenty of adventures since I moved back to Paris after living in Morzine for the month of February, but before I tell you about those, I should put a bookend on my time there and tell you … Continue reading
I write this on my second day of classes at Alpine French School, a school I first became aware of because of TAIP reader, Matt Kern. I was telling Matt over coffee that I wasn’t particularly happy with the classes I … Continue reading
I often tell people that I studied French prior to coming here but I truly learned French whenever, over the years, I was in an immersive French environment (as in during my teenage visits to Montreal). For those who think … Continue reading
Americans abroad sometimes beat ourselves up — often on behalf of our fellow countrymen — other times because of our own perceived shortcomings. One of these is the famous lie: “Well everyone in Europe speaks at least 2-3 languages fluently.” … Continue reading