Algeria is making a major change in its language policies — one that could reshape the future of French in North Africa. According to Le Monde, the Algerian government is reducing the presence of French in schools, universities, and official media, while expanding the use of English across key institutions. For a country where more […]
Fr. Philip Johnson
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 […]
Stricter French Language Requirements Create New Challenges
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 […]
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 […]
