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 […]
Language Learning
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 […]
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 […]
