Global Conservation

In light of the recent problems the world is having with climate change, it’s more important than ever to watch how one’s own actions make an impact. With minor changes, one can reduce one’s “footprint,” or the quantified amount of emissions that one personally expends. One relatively easy adjustment to make is to walk more than one drives. In Paris, plans are being made to convert a stretch of highway into a park. While this will do wonders for the environment, this worries many Parisians who find that this pedestrian area will be inconvenience their daily commutes.  Others support this effort and will take advantage of the new space.

Read more about this story here: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-environment-paris-idUSKCN11B1X1

 

What Our Students Are Saying

“Travelling with the Language Learning Institute is a wonderful experience! The groups are small, there is a lot of variety, and the trips are flexible enough that you can break away and do your own thing for a while if you want. I have never really wanted to do that, though, because the planned activities are so interesting. I have been on two trips on which I learned a lot about the different regions of France and even Belgium. The trip cost includes five or so sessions before the trip in which we learn about what we are going to experience and in which we learn a little of the language so that we can at least order in French. There is also a wine and cheese party in which we sample the products of the regions we are going to visit and in which we get to know our trip mates better. I would recommend the Learn French and Travel trips to anyone, but particularly for those who want to visit a country in a way that combines the security of a group with the flexibility to do your own thing!”

— Karen Watkins (Schenectady, NY)

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