I learned French in high school but haven't used it for many years. My grandkids are learning to speak French in school. I love speaking with my grandson but he has far surpassed my abilities long ago as He is in an French immersion program. I am also an educational coach. As a coach, I go into daycares to support educators. Some of the children they work with are brand new to Canada and don’t yet speak English. Many of them speak French. If I can greet them, reassure them, or offer a few comforting words in their own language, it can make those first days feel less overwhelming. I want to help them feel safe, seen, and supported as they begin their life here.