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!"
"In language acquisition, input is of the essence & I got a lot of it!"
Settling permanently in a country whose language is not your native one may be a bit problematic.
A fascinating discussion of the complex lives of American expatriates living in France & French expatriates who live in the United States.
Nancy McGee’s story is one of renewal and hope. Be inspired by this expat entrepreneur’s journey.
Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on in our brains when we are learning French or any other language? Well it's time to find out!
"You're so... nationalistic," he said. "Patriotic," I corrected, but the comment stuck with me and made me think a lot about what differences outsiders really notice once they get a taste of a new culture.
I ... hid out in a local library one day, stumbled upon and was gorgonized by the French language section, came asap and have lived here most of my life ... I'm a father first, and Paris is the finest city in the world for children ...
Living with two languages ??and two cultures is like living a double life and it is a treasure for a lifetime. I was born in France and I spent half my life in Australia where I live today with my wife and three children who all enjoy being bilingual.
I’m a technical writer, working mainly for software development companies, and I’m lucky to have a job that enables me to work in non-English speaking countries. In 2006/7 I managed to acquire a job (and an apartment) in Paris.
The goal of LCF is to teach language through having fun. Through the magic of games, songs, worksheets, art projects, and role-playing, children discover just how much fun learning a language can be. The atmosphere is relaxed & lesson plans are absolutely magnificent- well thought out, easy to execute, comprehensive, and a delight for both the teacher and the children.