How a sleepy Sydney suburb became the French capital of Australia

Much of Australia's French-speaking population has found their chosen homes in Killarney Heights, fit with Parisian cafes, French language classes and champagne-stocked bottle shops.

You want your kids to speak a second language — what works? - ABC listen

Speaking a second language has many proven life benefits: in academic performance and in the job market. And if you grew up with a language other than English, it's even more important for your sense...

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These women regret not learning their parents' native languages — here's why

From being embarrassed to speak their mother tongue to struggling to communicate with family members, these women share their regrets and hopes for learning their native languages.

Gift of the gab: ‘Unequivocal’ benefits of a second language

Too many Aussie kids are graduating without the gift of learning a second language, experts say, but one Sydney school is punching above its weight in producing bright bilingual students.