john fink ok!! :goat:RE: https://journa.host/@winnipegfreepress/116381748684459546
the fuck? our *GG* doesn't speak French? That happened? That's nuts.
I mean fair cop I don't speak French either beyond the "ou est la biblioteque" and "on va a la plage" level but... I am not the governor general of the dominion of Canada am I
speaking of French I have been considering trying to dive back into it. One thing that has held me back (probably unnecessarily) is that I have zerooooooo interest in learning *Parisian* French, and I know that Quebec French is not like ALL that different or anything ,but I have zero interest in spending time in France.
so Radio-Canada/CBC has an app called Mauril that's supposed to learn you some French through CBC/RC sources, and I figure that's the "right" French, so, maybe. https://mauril.ca/en/
Discover Mauril: a free, fun and engaging way to learn French and English!
Ready to take your French and English language skills to the next level? Add the free Mauril app to your language learning toolbox and test your listening comprehension skills with audio and video content from CBC and Radio-Canada. Progress at your own pace and step out of your comfort zone with practical daily language challenges. Whether you use it at home or on the go, Mauril will help you feel more confident using French or English in any context.
Ruth / Anarchae@adr That's nice to know actually. I haven't worked on my French since I was in Ottawa but probably should try for jobs purposes.
David Fi&er@adr it's kinda crappy. How about registering for 1st year french at McMaster? I bet you'd get a cheap rate.
@djfiander that's like, actual school
@adr Did I tell you that I spent five weeks attending a real french school last summer? If you're motivated, it won't be hard.
Sam Popowich@adr You want Franco-Manitoban bud.
@redlibrarian is that what you speak? But then what does young MC speak???
@redlibrarian to say nothing of straths and sigs!!!! What's their french?????
@adr The nice thing about Manitoba French is you can just use your own accent. :P
@adr This was a thing when she was appointed - she speaks Inuktitut.