The Bonjour Effect reviewed in France Today Magazine
France Today magazine says The Bonjour Effect is The Bonjour Effect is “a hugely engaging read, whether you speak French or not, and is surely a must-have for …
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How to Publish a Powerful Non-Fiction Book
Julie is giving one-day seminars on writing a non-fiction book this fall at Concordia University. How To Publish A Powerful Non-Fiction Book. Different dates in English …
Non-fiction Book Proposal Writing Seminar: “The Pitch of Your Life”
November 24, Julie will be giving her “The Pitch Seminar” on how to write convincing Non-fiction Book Proposals. Details on the PWAC-Quebec website. Atwater Library …
The Mad Men of Montreal
A profile by Jean-Benoît Nadeau in McGill News Alumni Magazine. Translation/adaptation: Kathe Lieber. It was a classic David and Goliath moment. Bertrand Cesvet, BA’86, MBA’88, …
France’s General Revolt: Part I
By Julie Barlow The “red cap” protests in Brittany are just the most visible sign of discontent in France. With less than 20% support from …
La Rentrée: Back to School in France (Part 2)
By Jean-Benoît Nadeau & Julie Barlow Part 1 » At the end of our girls’ first day of school, the teachers flowed out onto the …
Korason or Corazón?
By Jean-Benoît Nadeau & Julie Barlow Depends on what you are speaking. Both mean, “heart.” In Spanish, the spelling is corazón. But if you …
Who Knew the Calgary Stampede Was Spanish?
By Jean-Benoît Nadeau & Julie Barlow Spanish might be the last thing people in Calgary, Alberta, were thinking of while they celebrated their annual …
The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese 95th Annual Conference
San Antonio, July 8, 2013: The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese 95th Annual Conference. Jean-Benoît Nadeau – Conference: The Story of Spanish …
Why Do Languages Disappear?
By Jean-Benoît Nadeau & Julie Barlow People assume that globalization or colonialism is the main culprit behind the disappearance of languages. But the truth is, …