On Saturday, April 13, 2013 this conference discussed and explored, via multiple fields and perspectives, the concept of “vivre bilingue” (being bilingual). It shared French and North American perspectives from experts in bilingualism, psychology, psychiatry, linguistics, nutrition, multiculturalism and education on the advantages of living with two languages. You can watch the videos of the conference in English or French by clicking on the following links.
This conference is co-organized by
In partnership with
Consulat Général Consulate General
du Canada à New York of Canada in New York
LIVE STREAM
Each panel will stream live on http://living-with-two-languages.info starting at 9:30am Eastern time on Saturday, April 13, 2013. A recording of the conference will be available on the same website after the conference. The conference will be in English.
LIVE BLOGGING
The French-speaking news website FrenchMorning.com will provide live blogging and special interviews throughout the entire conference.
COMMUNITY
Continue the discussion, exchange, take action on NewYorkinFrench.net
REGISTRATION
To attend the conference a registration is required. Fill out a registration form here
or inquire by email at education@frenchculture.org
or by phone at 212 439 1436
Registration is free. Registration Deadline: April 6, 2013
CONFERENCE POSTER CREDIT
PHOTO CREDIT
CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
Fabrice Jaumont
Education Attaché, Embassy of France to the United States
Email: fabrice.jaumont@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Pascale Richard
Director of the Cultural Center, Lycée Français of New York
Email: prichard@lfny.org