In this, the second episode of The Forrin Podcast, Pat and Mike discuss the politics behind language. 

Pat talks about France’s political stance on the subject and how the learning of French is the glue that binds the French identity, its culture and its values together.  

Mike compares this to Denmark and how the Danes view language politically. The pair go on to discuss the academic opportunities both countries afford their citizens in respect to learning the language.

Finally, Pat and Mike discuss their initial difficulties in learning French and Danish respectively. 

Links:

• Repères 2017 : le français langue étrangère, l’apprendre et l’enseigner en France (culture.gouv.fr)
• Rapport au Parlement sur la langue française (2023)
• Immigration : contre le «glissement à l’extrême droite» et le «chaos» du gouvernement, le PS prône «l’inclusion»

Mixed and edited by Patrick Garratt.

Music: Mike Bowden

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Welcome to to the first episode of Forrin, the podcast for foreigners of every flavour.

Hosted by Mike Bowden and Patrick Garratt, two Britons who’ve lived respectively in Denmark and France for many years, Forrin talks about all aspects of foreignness, nationality and migration.

We look at the etymology and connotations of the word “expat” in this first episode, as well as giving our reasons for leaving Britain. As a bonus, we chat about news concerning Denmark’s “bone hard” immigration laws.

Many thanks for listening!

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