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Surajmal Vihar Welcomes Second French Language Lab for DBSE Schools

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Thierry Mathou, the Ambassador of France to India, officially opened the second French Language Lab and unveiled the 'French for All' Wall Art installation at SOSE in Surajmal Vihar. This collaborative effort involved the French Institute in India (IFI), the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE), Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HMCL), and the Franco-Indian Education Trust (FIET), aligning with the overarching initiative, 'French for All, French for a Better Future'.

In Surajmal Vihar, Thierry Mathou, the Ambassador of France to India, officially launched the second French Language Lab and unveiled the "French for All" Wall Art installation at the Dr B.R Ambedkar School of Specialized Excellence (SOSE). According to the release, the event began with a special welcome by school students, followed by the unveiling of the newly set up French Language Lab. A live demonstration of the Language Lab’s usage and its benefits in acquiring linguistic skills in a foreign language was also conducted. Besides, students also showcased cultural presentations through French song recitals and classical Indian dance performances.

As per the release, the initiative has been providing access to quality education and promoting skill development among students from different sections of society through French language and culture education. The release further highlighted that the initiative positively impacted the lives of over 3400 students of 33 DBSE schools across Delhi, adding that French is now being offered to students from classes VI to XII in various DBSE schools across Delhi.

Moreover, students actively engage in diverse cultural activities that integrate the French language with elements of Francophone literature, music, and street art. The initiative has introduced three French Language Labs, each furnished with a range of audiovisual resources designed to enhance students' proficiency in the French language, with a specific focus on speaking and listening skills. Addressing the event, Ambassador Mathou remarked that the "French for All, French for a Better Future" initiative has effectively introduced French language and culture to students in Delhi Government schools.

He said, "I was able to witness first-hand how enthusiastic the students are to learn French. We congratulate the students and the French language teachers for their dedication, which is fostering a better understanding of each other’s rich cultures, and thus helping advance Indo-French relations".