Every year on March 20th, something quietly remarkable happens across five continents. Millions of French speakers, from Montreal to Dakar to Brussels to Hanoi, pause to celebrate the language that connects them. That day is International Francophonie Day, and in 2026, it falls on a Friday. It’s one of those observances that doesn’t always make […]
Language Learning
Parler mal: A Stage Show That Redefines How French Accents Are Heard
French is often taught as if there is only one “correct” way to sound. A new documentary-style stage production called Parler mal challenges that idea — and does so with humor, insight, and cultural honesty. Recently staged in British Columbia, Parler mal explores the wide range of French accents spoken around the world and the […]
Duolingo Doubles Its Courses With AI: Is French Learning Better or Just Bigger?
Duolingo is moving fast. Very fast. According to The Verge, Duolingo has doubled its total number of language courses, launching 148 new courses by relying heavily on generative AI to create and adapt content at scale. For French learners, this raises an important question. More access is always welcome. But does more content actually mean […]
Canada Invests $1.4 Billion in Bilingual Education
Canada is making one of its largest commitments yet to bilingualism. The federal government has announced an additional $1.4 billion investment to strengthen minority-language education and second-language instruction across the country. According to the Government of Canada, this funding — part of the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028 — will support both French-language education […]
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 […]
