Written by Gabriela Estrada

Ana is a communications graduate from Colombia who is now thriving in Canada thanks to the boost she got from learning French. 

As soon as he arrived in Toronto, he moved in with some relatives in the area around Carlton Street and Parliament Street, near the...

Written by Edwar Manjarres

What color do you imagine the inside of the Moulin Rouge to be? And what’s the atmosphere like when you hear Edith Piaf’s classic song, “La vie en rose”? 

What do you think they'll serve you if you order a red wine at a restaurant in Paris or Quebec?

Without even realizing it, you already know several colors...

Written by Marian Valentina Rivas Delgado

One of the most difficult languages—and one that is least known to Spanish speakers—is Arabic. Not only because of its grammar and pronunciation, but also because it is not taught in school, which makes us feel disconnected from its use and necessity.

The reality is...

How a Second Language Transforms Any International Experience

Written by Ana María Valero Ramírez

“This World Cup taught me more than I expected. Thank you, Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.!”

Amid all the mixed emotions surrounding the end of the cup, there's something I realized...

Written by Gabriela Estrada

If you're thinking about immigrating to Canada, keep in mind that this country has two official languages: English and French, and you must speak at least one of them.

Those who emigrate knowing only Spanish suffer greatly because they are unable to enter the job market or...

Written by Marian Valentina Rivas Delgado

If you are one of the many French-speaking Latinos who live in or want to live in Canada, you should know why French is the government’s “favorite” language. 

Although it is spoken by fewer people than English, it plays an immensely important role in preserving the identity of...