News and events
Keep up to date with most recent news and events of the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) on subjects related to excellence in language pedagogy.
International and francophonie
International and francophonie
Historic agreement to strengthen education in the Francophonie
FIPF and OLBI sign unprecedented partnership to promote the teaching of French.
Francophonie
Francophonie
Speech by Elena Valenzuela, Director of the ILOB, before the Standing Senate Co…
On May 27, 2024, Director of the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, Elena Valenzuela, delivered a speech to the Senate of Canada.
Second language teaching
Second language teaching
Larry Vandergrift award recipient Isabella Laurin: Passionate about teaching Fr…
Isabella Laurin, a third-year teaching French as a second language student at uOttawa, has received the prestigious Larry Vandergrift Memorial Award. This honour for academic excellence underscores not only her outstanding academic achievements, but also her commitment to follow in Larry Vandergrift’s footsteps by contributing to the advancement of second-language teaching.
OLBI's newsletter | In Other Words
The monthly newsletter published by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI), entitled In Other Words, targets professionals who work in second language teaching, immersion programs, or linguistics, as well as researchers in these fields. Subscribe to keep up with the latest developments at OLBI, including research by professors, student achievements, events, and news from the world of languages.
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