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I have been participating in Café de Paris two or three times a week since it was created to maintain and improve my level of French. It helps me to better serve our French-speaking patients. Although I have an advanced level of French, I still feel the need to practise sometimes so as not to lose what I have learned. The language support that I received at Café de Paris enabled me to enrich my vocabulary and learn new medical terms related to my work. The idea of being able to converse in French on a regular basis is a very positive aspect for me and it gives me renewed confidence. I love the relaxed format of Café de Paris. There is no pressure or judgment and it’s very friendly.”

Hélène Vautour, Diabetes Nursing Educator, Saint John Regional Hospital, New Brunswick