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A Foreign Language (1958)

Movie ★ 7.0 30 min

Documentary

This film observes, in a Montréal public school, the teaching of English to immigrant children. To thousands of children arriving in Canada from Greece, Italy, France, Germany or Japan, English is "a foreign language." Under able coaching they begin to understand and even enjoy the vagaries of the English language.

Stanley Jackson Director

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Released
November 2, 1958
Runtime
30 min
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What is A Foreign Language about?
This film observes, in a Montréal public school, the teaching of English to immigrant children. To thousands of children arriving in Canada from Greece, Italy, France, Germany or Japan, English is "a foreign language." Under able coaching they begin to understand and even enjoy the vagaries of the English language.
Who directed A Foreign Language?
A Foreign Language was directed by Stanley Jackson.
When was A Foreign Language released?
A Foreign Language is a 1958 documentary film.
Where can I watch A Foreign Language?
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