A Foreign Language (1958)
This film observes, in a Montréal public school, the teaching of English to immigrant children. To thousands of children arriving in Canada from Greece, Italy, France, Germany or Japan, English is "a foreign language." Under able coaching they begin to understand and even enjoy the vagaries of the English language.
Director: Stanley Jackson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: November 2, 1958
Cinematography: Reginald H. Morris
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
candid eye
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Foreign Language about?
- This film observes, in a Montréal public school, the teaching of English to immigrant children. To thousands of children arriving in Canada from Greece, Italy, France, Germany or Japan, English is "a foreign language." Under able coaching they begin to understand and even enjoy the vagaries of the English language.
- Who directed A Foreign Language?
- A Foreign Language was directed by Stanley Jackson.
- How long is A Foreign Language?
- A Foreign Language has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is A Foreign Language?
- A Foreign Language is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Foreign Language produced?
- A Foreign Language was produced in Canada.