technology & language learning
It’s only been a little over three years since we studied French at FSI, and yet the change in technology used in our classes between then and now is remarkable. Continue reading
Tag Archives: French
words
Based on Flynn’s current vocabulary, we may have a future veterinarian or podiatrist on our hands. Continue reading
Posted in Toddler
Tagged bilingualism, foreign language, French, language, talking, toddler, words
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how my french has already gotten worse
Andy discovers that the more he speaks French, the worse he gets. Continue reading
bilingual babies
As we’ve mentioned before, we’re hoping to teach the baby both English and French from the start. We know plenty about the many benefits (and several drawbacks) of bilingualism, and we’re definitely sold on it. What we don’t yet know is how — practically speaking — to go about raising a bilingual baby. Continue reading
the sorry state of my french skills
It’s been over a month since our French training ended. How are we keeping up our French skills? Well, that’s a good question… Continue reading
andy 1 – french 1
Andy took his French exam, with mixed results. Continue reading
take that, french language
Good news for you Foreign Service folks, especially those bound for Francophone countries: Perhaps FSI’s French Department is finally relaxing its standards, because today they deemed me proficient in the French language! Continue reading
role reversal
As our final exams approach, Andy is the one feeling the heat. Continue reading
language learning while pregnant
The consensus among FS moms I’ve been casually polling seemed to be that while no time is perfect career-wise to get pregnant, language training is pretty ideal. I respectfully disagree. Continue reading
Posted in FSI
Tagged end of training exam, French, language learning, morning sickness, pregnancy, sick
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immersion: the good and the bad
Speaking French at FSI is hard enough. How was it in France? Continue reading