Bilingualism: Reception, Perception, and Bias - Featuring a Special Interview with Télé-Louisiane
The North American Francophone PodcastShow Notes
In this two-part episode, Claire-Marie Brisson reflects on a recent op-ed she came across on bilingualism published in the Washington Post. Then, the conversation moves to an interview with special guests from Télé-Louisiane, featuring Will McGrew and Tiffany Guillory-Thomas. Visit Télé-Louisiane online: https://www.telelouisiane.com/ Support the show
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