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France is home to the second largest Armenian community in the world. For them, it's important to teach their children the culture and language of their ancestors. Simply because it's rich, and "not only because our people have suffered (genocide)," an Armenian language teacher tells our reporters Thameen Al-Kheetan and Hagop Abrilian.
Khemisset (Morocco), Feb 10 (EFE), (Camera: Mohamed Siali).- More than half a million Moroccan children in primary school are curently learning Tamazight (Berber language), which is an official language in the country along with Arabic since 2011 and also a hallmark for many citizens. The Government has highlighted the progress made in teaching Amazigh, although it recognizes deficiencies, especially in the availability of teachers, while activists complain about the slowness of the project and the inadequacy of the efforts invested so far. FOOTAGE OF THE TEACHING OF THE AMAZIGH IN KHEMISSET (MOROCCO).
The Trump administration has generally agreed that the Russians were behind the massive cyberattack on US federal computer networks. So as the Russians seek to learn more about America, Americans now have some great opportunities to learn their language--for free! Whether you're trying to learn the basics or achieve fluency, Russian is a complex, rewarding language as well as a window to a rich culture. According to Business Insider, the Duolingo app offers 80 lessons in beginning Russian for the low, low price of $0 dollars. If you prefer a desktop-based program, 'Russian For Everyone' offers 38 grammar modules, 18 phrase lessons, 16 quizzes, and lots of games--all at no cost. And if you're looking for a supplement to your studies, Brainscape offers free Russian flashcards for colors and animals. Or, you can make your own!
FRANCE 24 has been looking at child development, education and languages, from our mother tongue to the ones we might pick up at home, at school or through our work or travel. In Perspective, we were joined in the studio by Dr Nayr Ibrahim, an expert in trilingualism, triliteracy and identity.
Fashion is changing, and the 2019 spring-summer ready-to-wear collections at Paris Fashion Week prove it. Designers are rethinking the body and learning the language of new media. Christian Dior opts for modernity, with a collection that's light, fluid and liberated. For Simon Jacquemus, fashion is practical, sexy and extremely sincere. Meanwhile, the young Generation Z designers are showing optimistic, creative, and connected collections. FRANCE 24 takes you to the catwalks.
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