We hope these sources help you to continue to live French, love French.
Benefits of being bilingual
(Just in case you needed more reasons for signing up for our french classes!) Articles of Interest:
Learning a Second Language Protects against Alzheimer's Disease
6 Potential Brain Benefits Of Bilingual Education | NPR
The Superior Social Skills of Bilinguals | The New York Times
Multilingualism Is a National Asset, Not a Personal Shame | Huffington Post
Foreign Languages And The Complexities Of Bilingualism | Euronews
fun french articles, word games
Local Interest
The Alliance Française d'Omaha is proud to share these articles from one of our distinguished members. Nebraska has a strong French connection and these works explore that influence. Please enjoy our fascinating history by downloading the articles below.
our french HERITAGE & Reexamining the Lewis and Clark Expedition: The French Connection by Orville D. Menard, PhD
About the author:
Orville D. Menard, Ph.D was a Political Science professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha for 34 years. Among the many honors and awards he attained, Orv (as he was known to his friends) was given the Chancellor’s Medal, 1988, UNO’s highest honor, which is awarded to those whose service has brought distinction to the University Community in all its dimensions. Orville passed away in 2014 at the age of 80.