What you need to find out before preparing for TEF and TCF Canada
You need to decide whether French will be your first language or…
Alena Kopalina
An examiner’s perspective
Articles by Alena Kopalina: An examiner’s perspective.
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Learning French: progress comes from keeping going
It is fascinating how our bodies and minds adapt to challenges. Take, for example…
How to stay motivated and keep learning a language
A couple of weeks before the holidays, I was flooded with SOS messages. Most came from prospective immigrants who had realized French was their only chance…
Can you learn French from a self-study book?
I recently said that you cannot master a language with a self-study book. Here is why I take such a firm view, and when a book can still help.
Group language courses or private lessons: which works better?
Everyone seems to have compared group language courses with private lessons. Which is more effective?
Why English is not enough to immigrate to Canada
Is English not enough to move to Canada? For some people, it is not. Let’s look at why. There are different pathways: studies, a job offer, immigration programs… Our family applied through Express Entry.
Three myths about learning French
We will talk about the three most common misconceptions regarding the French language. Let's figure it out together.
Procrastination and how to deal with it
Looking at humanity through the lens of procrastination, we can distinguish two groups: those who act and those who put things off. The second group has a harder time.
Canadian French: why is it so unusual?
Why does French in Canada sound so unusual? What shaped it? I have finished reading a book by linguist E. Referovskaya, and I will try to answer.
Is French required to immigrate to Canada?
Why is French currently not a luxury, but a must-have in the immigration process to Canada? Find out its benefits