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Heritage, culture, and evolution. What will be left behind by the tides of time, and what will remain? Check out the full discussion now on Youtube! Thank you to all our wonderful speakers at the “French in Motion” event for their invaluable insights. #french #culture #education #learning #discussion #academia #motivation #toxicmotivation #academicweapon #language

A sneak peek into the lively discussions our speakers shared at the recent “French in Motion” event! Check out the full recording of the event on Youtube! #bilingualism #french #books #culture #education #discussion #learning #francophone #nyc #edit #discussion

From heritage and identity to education, migration, and multilingualism, our recent conversation at the French in Motion event was an inspiring exchange of ideas on the evolving place of French in the United States. French is not simply a language inherited – it is something continuously lived, reshaped, reclaimed, and shared across generations and communities. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this meaningful discussion, and to our remarkable speakers and partners for helping to make this event possible. For all those who want to be part of the discussion, watch the full recording of the event! (Link in comments) Read our full reflections and key takeaways on our newsletter. (Link in comments) With gratitude to: Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), French Morning, CALEC – TBR Books, our speakers, and everyone who works to keep our discussions in motion. #french #frenchinmotion #bilingualism #books #culture #education #discussion #learning #francophone #nyc

The “French in Motion” event is near! For all those who are unsure of how you could access the event, fret not. Simply use the link in the comments to access our livestream. See you soon! #event #francophonie #livestream #french #language

The event program will be as follows: 1. Welcome address 2. La Francophonie in the World presentation 3. Panel on French Around Us by esteemed guests 4. Q&A Thank you to all those who have already signed up to attend, we cannot wait to see you! For those who have not signed up yet, register to attend our livestream so you do not miss out on the thoughtful discussions of our speakers. #speakers #discussions #french #bilingualism #culture #education #learning #nyc

À l’occasion de la parution de La langue française dans le monde (Gallimard, édition 2026) et du livre Le français autour de nous, la francophonie aux États-Unis, héritage et perspectives d’avenir (CALEC), cette rencontre exceptionnelle réunira auteurs, chercheurs, enseignants et acteurs de terrain pour explorer les multiples visages du français aujourd’hui. De la Louisiane à la Rust Belt, des écoles bilingues aux communautés franco-américaines, les échanges mettront en lumière une langue vivante, en mouvement, qui se transmet, se réinvente et se réapproprie au fil des territoires et des générations. Retransmise en ligne sur French Morning USA, cette soirée offrira au plus grand nombre l’occasion de participer à une réflexion vivante sur l’avenir du français et la diversité des mondes francophones. https://lnkd.in/eScgrGs3 Programme : Accueil par Son Excellence Michel Xavier Biang, Représentant permanent de l’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie auprès des Nations Unies Présentation de La langue française dans le monde (Gallimard, édition 2026), Mohamed Embarki, Responsable de l’Observatoire de la langue française au sein de l’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) en échange avec Fabrice Jaumont, modérateur de la rencontre. Panel sur Le français autour de nous : Claire-Marie Brisson, Ph.D. (Ch.5 La langue française et l’identité francophone dans la Rust Belt, professeure à Harvard University) Bertrand Tchoumi, Ed.D (Ch.8 Construire une identité francophone dans les écoles bilingues, réflexions centrées sur l’Afrique, directeur d’école) John Tousignant, MAT (Ch.18 La réappropriation d’un héritage, Directeur du Centre Franco-Américain de Manchester New Hampshire) Jessamine Irwin (Ch.3 Enseigner, apprendre et vivre en français, professeure à New York University). Peggy Feehan, directrice du CODOFIL - Council for the Development of French in Louisiana, interviendra au nom des auteurs louisianais de l’ouvrage Mot de la fin, remerciements par Kathleen Stein Smith, Ph.D #francophonie #francais #bilingualism #education #academia

We are honored to welcome a distinguished panel of speakers for French in Motion. Bringing together scholars, educators, and cultural leaders, the panel reflects a wide range of expertise in language, education, and the Francophone identity. Their work collectively explores how language is transmitted, transformed, and lived across diverse contexts. Speakers include: H.E. Michel Xavier Biang : Permanent Representative of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) to the United Nations Fabrice Jaumont, Author and Editor of Le Français Autour de Nous – Volume 2 Mohamed Embarki : Head of the Observatory of the French Language – International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) Claire-Marie Brisson : Author of Ch.5 – The Francophonie is Here: French Language and Francophone Identity in the Rust Belt Professor at Harvard University Bertrand Tchoumi : Author of Ch.8 – Building a Francophone Identity in Bilingual Schools: African-Centered Reflections of a Black Educational Leader. Charter School Founder Jessamine Irwin : Author of Ch.3 – Teaching, Learning and Living in French. Professor at New York University John Tousignant : Author of Ch.18 – A Heritage Recaptured. Director of the Franco-American Centre of Manchester, New Hampshire (FACNH) Kathleen Stein-Smith : Officier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques. Chair of the AATF (American Association of Teachers of French) Commission on Advocacy. Editor of Le Français Autour de Nous – Volume 2 Peggy Feehan : Executive Director of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL) Register to attend the event through livestream and gain valuable insights from this exceptional group of speakers. #bilingualism #french #books #culture #education #discussion #learning #francophone #nyc

Tick tock, tick tock! The launch event is near! This event will take place on May 7th, 2026, 6:00 PM (EST). Register to attend the event through livestream (link in comment section). You do not want to miss the insights of our diverse and acclaimed panel of guest speakers! Tic tac, tic tac ! L'événement de lancement approche ! Cet événement aura lieu le 7 mai 2026 à 18h00 (EST). Inscrivez-vous pour assister à l'événement en direct (lien dans la section des commentaires). Vous ne voulez pas manquer les idées de notre panel diversifié et acclamé d'intervenants invités ! #bilingualism #french #books #culture #education #discussion #learning #francophone #nyc #event #language #history

Despite the moody clouds of last Saturday, we were glad to still see so many bright and beaming faces at the “En Français, Oui but Why?” Event held at Lycée Français de New York. We had the pleasure of talking to parents dedicated to the multilingual education of their children, scholars interested in the studies of language, and most joyously – kids attracted to the aesthetic visuals of our books! Mr Michel Xavier Biang (Permanent Representative of the International Organisation of La Francophonie to the United Nations) also visited our stand as he spotted a copy of our newly launched “Le français autour de nous – Volume 2”. Grab your copy from CALEC’s shelves if you haven’t yet! This was a lovely event and we thank the hard work of everyone who came together and made it such a success. #bilingualism #french #books #culture #education #discussion #learning #francophone #nyc

Language carries stories across borders, generations, and nations. Join us as we celebrate French in Motion with the publication of Le français autour de nous – Volume 2 and La langue française dans le monde. Explore how French is infused in our daily lives, and the significance it holds. This event will take place on May 7th, 2026 | 6:00 PM (EST) Register to attend the event online. We will be livestreaming the event on Youtube so that you can gain access anywhere, anytime. Do not miss the dynamic discussion of our wonderful speakers! La langue transporte des histoires à travers les frontières, les générations et les nations. Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer le français en mouvement avec la publication de Le français autour de nous – Volume 2 et La langue française dans le monde. Découvrez comment le français est intégré dans notre vie quotidienne et l'importance qu'il revêt. Cet événement aura lieu le 7 mai 2026 | 18h00 (EST) Inscrivez-vous pour assister à l'événement en ligne. Nous diffuserons l'événement en direct sur YouTube afin que vous puissiez y accéder de partout, à tout moment. Ne manquez pas cette discussion passionnante. #french #francophone #panel #education #bilingualism #culture #education #learning #books #discussion

Bonne journée mondiale du livre et du droit d’auteur! On this wonderful World Book and Copyright Day, CALEC fondly looks back at the memories we made with our authors and dedicated readers at the recent Festival du Livre. The majestic halls of the Grand Palais left a mighty first impression, but the festival was made truly magical by the people involved. Thank you to all our lovely readers who came down to support us, we were truly heartened to see so many fans of our publications! Not only was the festival a great way for our authors to bond with readers, but it was also a good platform for them to interact with each other. It was wonderful to catch up with so many new and old friends who share a common passion. In conclusion, Festival du Livre de Paris 2026 was a spellbinding event, and everyone on the CALEC team would attest to that. “I’m very happy to have taken part in the Festival du Livre de Paris! The CALEC team was amazing and the atmosphere at the stand was fantastic. We welcomed many visitors and introduced them to our books, with very enthusiastic feedback. A great experience!” (Baptiste Broutin, CALEC member) “After three days at the Grand Palais, I leave reminded that language is more than words—it is identity, memory, and connection. Every conversation, every story shared here reinforces a simple truth: when we nurture languages, we keep cultures alive and build bridges across the world. Thank you for these days of exchange—may the voices we’ve heard continue to travel far beyond Paris.” (Fabrice Jaumont, CALEC President) See you in 2027! #worldbookday #worldcopyrightday #france #paris #education #nyc #culture #nyclife

Curious to learn more about Francophone culture? Join us at “En Français, Oui but Why?”, a festive gathering of individuals from all walks of life to celebrate Francophone culture. Our CALEC team will be awaiting you with a superb selection of books (such as the wonderful series of French All Around Us) that will kickstart your journey into Francophone life! Date: Saturday, April 26th 2026 Time: 9:30 am - 4:30pm Location: Cultural Center, Lycée Français de New York, 505 East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021 Event Program will be as follows: 1. Breakfast 2. Socials 3. Roundtable Discussion, Book Signing, Screening 4. Dictée Géante 5. Performance of French Play We warmly look forward to your presence at this lively reunion of Francophonies and curious learners. Register with Eventbrite (link in comment below). #nyc #french #francophonie #nyclibraries #festival #film #book #culture #multilingual #food #nyceats #cityvibes #citylife