VOICED : New York public schools offering biligual

The video discusses a bilingual education program in New York, where classes are taught in both English and French. The program, supported by the French government and New York's Department of Education, aims to broaden students' cultural horizons and enhance intellectual growth. It began in 2007 and is available from kindergarten to the end of primary school. The program faces challenges such as high demand and a shortage of certified French teachers. The New York French community hopes to expand bilingual teaching to high school levels, and the program is seen as a model for other regions.

What is the main reason schools in New York offer bilingual classes?

• To receive funding from the French Government

• To comply with a state law if enough parents request it

• To attract more international students

• To improve students' English proficiency

How are classes structured in the bilingual program?

• Classes are taught in English only

• Classes alternate between English and French throughout the day

• Classes are taught in French only

• Classes are conducted in a mix of English and Spanish

What is one of the intellectual benefits of the bilingual program mentioned in the transcript?

• Students become fluent in multiple languages

• Students develop better artistic skills

• Students' brains work differently, allowing them to handle more complex tasks

• Students perform better in sports

What is a major challenge faced by the bilingual program in New York?

• Lack of interest from parents

• Insufficient funding from the Department of Education

• Difficulty in finding enough certified French teachers

• Resistance from the local community

What is the aspiration of the New York French community regarding the bilingual program?

• To replace English with French in all schools

• To expand the program to high schools and beyond

• To limit the program to primary schools

• To make the program exclusive to private schools