As part of a project with the World Language department, this podcast seeks to spotlight members of the Newton South community with connections to the French-speaking world.
Dans le cadre d'un projet avec le département de langues, nous inaugurons un podcast avec l'objectif de mettre en relief les expériences des membres de la communauté ayant des liens avec le monde francophone.
In Episode 6 of La Francophonie et Newton South — the final episode of this season — I share my experiences learning French, and some of the things I've taken from them.
21 May 2026
Speaking French at Home
In Episode 5 of La Francophonie et Newton South, I spoke with South teacher Ms. Pagnier; South student Meliane; and Meliane's mother, Chantal, to learn about their experiences being part of bilingual families.
Are you a member of the Newton South community? Do you have a connection to the Francophone world? Tell us about it here! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRTHtM1CqezzAAvkrIkPR5OTuTwJnaxWTdth7bxXpda8hYIg/viewform)
13 Apr 2026
French Exchange (Part 2): Meet This Year’s Visiting Students
In Episode 4 of La Francophonie et Newton South — a special double episode — hear from students at the Institut Notre-Dame Bourg-la-Reine in France participating in this year’s French Exchange. They spoke about their time in Newton and Boston, as well as their thoughts about Newton South. Their teachers and host students also shared their experiences with the program.
Interested in TV5 Monde’s offerings for la semaine de la langue française et de la francophonie? Check out the website here! (https://langue-francaise.tv5monde.com/semaine-de-la-langue-francaise-et-de-la-francophonie)
Are you a member of the Newton South community? Do you have a connection to the Francophone world? Tell us about it here! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRTHtM1CqezzAAvkrIkPR5OTuTwJnaxWTdth7bxXpda8hYIg/viewform)
1 Mar 2026
French Exchange (Part 1): Alumni Reflect
In Episode 3 of La Francophonie et Newton South, South students and French Exchange alumni Bethesda, Grace, and Meliane reflect on their experiences abroad.
Are you a member of the Newton South community? Do you have a connection to the Francophone world? Tell us about it here! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRTHtM1CqezzAAvkrIkPR5OTuTwJnaxWTdth7bxXpda8hYIg/viewform)
30 Jan 2026
Faculty Abroad: Ms. Hee, Ms. Paulson-Nguyen, and Mr. Dubin
In Episode 2 of La Francophonie et Newton South — a special double episode — hear from South faculty members Ms. Hee, Ms. Paulson-Nguyen, and Mr. Dubin about their experiences studying abroad in Francophone countries.
Are you a member of the Newton South community? Do you have a connection to the Francophone world? Tell us about it here! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRTHtM1CqezzAAvkrIkPR5OTuTwJnaxWTdth7bxXpda8hYIg/viewform?usp=dialog)
28 Nov 2025
Meet South Parent Marion Borderies
In Episode 1 of La Francophonie et Newton South, meet South parent Marion Borderies. Marion is French, has lived in several Francophone countries, and currently teaches French in Newton.
Check out her YouTube channel, French Gym, here. (https://www.youtube.com/@FrenchGymOnYouTube/featured)
Are you a member of the Newton South community? Do you have a connection to the Francophone world? Tell us about it here! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRTHtM1CqezzAAvkrIkPR5OTuTwJnaxWTdth7bxXpda8hYIg/viewform)
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