French for the Future » October 2010's Featured Student is Henry Annan!

October 2010's Featured Student is Henry Annan!

Having participated in French for the Future's NAYF in Halifax last February, Henry is a 2010 ambassador of bilingualism. An avid tennis player, he started university in Nova Scotia this year. He is a graduate of Halifax West High School.

Name: Henry Annan

Age: 17

Grade: 1st year of university

Hometown: Halifax, Nova Scotia

First language: English

Favourite music: R&B, Beyoncé and Shy’m

Favourite food: West Indian cuisine

Favourite French book: L’étranger by Albert Camus

Favourite way of practicing French: By listening to French music

Why you think it is important to learn French: Because in this era of globalisation, knowledge of at least two languages is crucial. In Canada, we have two official languages: English and French. In my opinion, we should start with those.

Best experience “en français”: The 2010 National Ambassador Youth Forum

The coolest Francophone country is, in your opinion: Other than Canada, France.

How you will use your French skills in the future: I could be a doctor in various countries without being impeded by not being able to speak French.

A place you would like to go: Belgium

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