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Photos: Naïma Messadh-Imgaline and Chantal Forget
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

Departures of Naïma Messadh-Imgaline and Chantal Forget | Staff Info

Naïma Messadh-Imgaline was the first Webmaster at the Faculty of Arts, serving 16 departments. She became the Webmaster of the Second Language Institute (as OLBI was then known) in 2007. Naïma’s last day at OLBI was January 13. She’ll be retiring March 1.
Naïma Messadh-Imgaline was the first Webmaster at the Faculty of Arts, serving 16 departments. She became the Webmaster of the Second Language Institute (as OLBI was then known) in 2007. Naïma’s last day at OLBI was January 13. She’ll be retiring March 1.

January 19, 2023
Teacher on her class
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

OLBI Language Teacher vacancy | Info Profs

OLBI is seeking applications for the position of ESL Language Teacher with expertise in curriculum design to facilitate the development and teaching of courses, programs and microprograms.
OLBI is seeking applications for the position of ESL Language Teacher with expertise in curriculum design to facilitate the development and teaching of courses, programs and microprograms.

January 19, 2023
Photos: Jérémie Séror, OLBI Director, and Nikolay Slavkov, CCERBAL Director
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

OLBI represented Canada at the ECML Professional Network Forum in December 2022 | Event

OLBI Director Jérémie Séror and CCERBAL Director Nikolay Slavkov represented OLBI at the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML)’s annual Professional Network Forum and colloquium, which were held in Graz, Austria.
OLBI Director Jérémie Séror and CCERBAL Director Nikolay Slavkov represented OLBI at the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML)’s annual Professional Network Forum and colloquium, which were held in Graz, Austria.

January 19, 2023
Photo: Professors Beverly Baker (on left) and Monika Jezak (2nd from right) and two participants during a LARG event
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

Stay informed about the LARG | Events

The Language Assessment Research Group (LARG) is a dynamic group of researchers and other professionals who share an interest in language assessment. It aims to promote collaboration and innovation, both in formative evaluation in the classroom and in wider language testing.
The Language Assessment Research Group (LARG) is a dynamic group of researchers and other professionals who share an interest in language assessment. It aims to promote collaboration and innovation, both in formative evaluation in the classroom and in wider language testing.

January 19, 2023
Welfa International Congress on Foreign Languages, Communication and Culture
Partnerships

WEFLA: A long-standing commitment to international cooperation

For 25 years now, OLBI has partnered with WEFLA, the International Congress on Foreign Languages, Communication and Culture, which takes place in April every year at the University of Holguín in Cuba. This partnership was sealed with the signing of a formal agreement between the University of Ottawa and the University of Holguín in 2018.
For 25 years now, OLBI has partnered with WEFLA, the International Congress on Foreign Languages, Communication and Culture, which takes place in April every year at the University of Holguín in Cuba. This partnership was sealed with the signing of a formal agreement between the University of Ottawa...

January 17, 2023
student taking coffer
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

Call for papers for OLBI Journal | Fall 2023 edition

The OLBI Journal invites researchers to submit papers for its issue on the theme “From Linguistic Insecurity to Security: Complexity and Diversity of Contexts.” Catherine Levasseur (University of Ottawa), Marie-Eve Bouchard (University of British Columbia) and Constantin Ntiranyibagira (Université du Burundi) will be editing the issue.
The OLBI Journal invites researchers to submit papers for its issue on the theme “From Linguistic Insecurity to Security: Complexity and Diversity of Contexts.” Catherine Levasseur (University of Ottawa), Marie-Eve Bouchard (University of British Columbia) and Constantin Ntiranyibagira (Université d...

January 17, 2023
Dominic, M.A. in Bilingualism Studies student
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

Testimonial from a Master of Arts (MA) in Bilingualism Studies student | Video

MA in Bilingualism Studies alumni are very satisfied overall with their program, as this video testimonial from Dominic (in French with English subtitles) shows.
MA in Bilingualism Studies alumni are very satisfied overall with their program, as this video testimonial from Dominic (in French with English subtitles) shows.

December 9, 2022
Karen Massey,Marketing and Communications Officer
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

Karen Massey named Marketing and Communications Officer

We’re pleased to announce that Karen Massey has been named Marketing and Communications Officer.
We’re pleased to announce that Karen Massey has been named Marketing and Communications Officer.

December 9, 2022
An employee who is taking an online course.
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

Feeling linguistic insecurity? | Info Staff

OLBI French and English online courses for staff will boost your confidence when it’s time to use your second language!
OLBI French and English online courses for staff will boost your confidence when it’s time to use your second language!

December 8, 2022