France has tightened the rules for immigrants seeking residency and citizenship. The government has raised the required French proficiency level while scaling back language learning support programs — a change that is already stirring debate. According to a recent article from Le Monde, immigrants applying for multi-year permits now need to prove at least A2 […]
Why AI Can’t Replace Learning French
As artificial intelligence tools like Google Translate and ChatGPT get smarter, many people are beginning to ask the question: Do I really need to learn another language? After all, if your device can instantly translate a conversation, isn’t that enough? A recent article in the Financial Times argues otherwise, making a strong argument that while […]
4 Real Benefits of Being Bilingual in French
If you’re thinking about learning a new language, you’re not alone. Language learners around the world are weighing their options and wondering which language is worth the time and effort. French deserves your attention. It’s more than just a beautiful language. Being bilingual in French brings real benefits: from career growth to academic access to […]
French Office of Immigration and Integration (OFII) Replaced with Online Platform
The OFII French language lessons offered by the French Office of Immigration and Integration are going fully online. The new platform intends to completely replace the traditional in-person lessons for the majority of learners enrolled in the program. Fr. Philip Johnson, Language Studies Expert, shares his thoughts on this development: A digital revolution is on […]
6pm in Paris: Netflix Meets MasterClass for Learning French
It’s 6pm in Paris: and it’s time for you to learn French! Fr. Philip Johnson features 6pm in Paris: a new French language learning platform that combines elements of Netflix and MasterClass. 6pm in Paris is the newest language learning platform — and it’s specific to learning French! French Language Translator Fr. Philip Johnson is […]
