CODA and La Famille Bélier — A great remake of a French ‘Feel Good’ film — Part 2
Which is a better film; La Famille Bélier or CODA? See what Elisabeth thinks…
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CODA and La Famille Bélier — A great remake of a French ‘Feel Good’ film — Part 1
CODA is the U.S. remake of a 2014 French film, La Famille Bélier, the latest in a long list of Hollywood adaptations of French movie hits – Wikipedia lists 105 of them
“Je me souviens” — à la Elisabeth #8 – #14
Memories of a childhood in France rich with typical antics and wonderful memories
“Je me souviens” — à la Elisabeth #1 – #7
Je me souviens: Ah, nostalgie, quand tu nous tiens….
I remember: Oh, nostalgia, when you get a hold of us….
Bilingual and Bicultural status Part #5 FINAL: Weird expectations, children & writing
“In language acquisition, input is of the essence & I got a lot of it!”
Bilingual and Bicultural status Part #4: Two Cultures – how to juggle?
“Bilingualism is not the burden or the problem it has been made out to be… but neither is it the complete bliss that others would have us believe.
Bilingual and Bicultural status Part #3: What helps and hinders acclimatization?
In language acquisition, input is of the essence and I got a lot of it!
Bilingual and Bicultural status Part #2: Am I bilingual yet?
Settling permanently in a country whose language is not your native one may be a bit problematic.
Bilingual & Bicultural Status Part #1: Six Expatriates—an informal case study
A fascinating discussion of the complex lives of American expatriates living in France & French expatriates who live in the United States.
A few sure signs that I am in France…
When in France, I am surrounded by things that remind me that I am back in my native country. Here are a few.