May 13 2009 Edition
Learning French was a gift of opportunity and new perspective
Published: May 13, 2009
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Being an Anglophone, I have to admit, I was arrogant about my language for the first 20 years of my life.
I believed it was all I would need to succeed, and I was completely in love with the English language.
I loved to learn new words and use them, almost haughtily, in my conversations.
Touting little-known expressions made me feel quite intelligent.
Twenty-five years after the National Assembly killing spree
Published: May 13, 2009
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A gentle rain was falling as I made my way up the lawn toward the principal entrance of the Hotel du Parlement.
I hadn't walked that area in many years, and could not fail to notice the improvements that had taken place since the days when I worked for the Legis - woops! - National Assembly.
