FOHLC Europe Blog

At our most recent FOHLC Café , we had a lovely meetup of fourteen professionals in heritage language education, who gathered online from Iceland, Netherlands, France, Spain, the U.S., England, and Ireland. They grabbed a cup of coffee and met up to get inspiration for how to motivate teenager language learners. One solution? Journalism works!   “When teens see a connection between French language and professional opportunities, their motivation increases significantly.” - Stéphanie Adelaide   Our first guest speaker was Danielle Capron in Germany. She teaches French heritage language learners in Frankfurt and was having trouble keeping the older students engaged. There were students quitting when they reached secondary education. Having had experience working at a radio station, Danielle had the idea to start a radio show project with her students. For 6 hours per month they created a program with content, interviews, and music – and once a month the students meet...

On 22nd of March, we proudly opened the doors of Casa do Livro , the first Brazilian community library in London. This milestone marks the realization of a vision that began eight years ago when there was a large book donation made to the late institution, Casa do Brasil. From that moment, the desire to create a dedicated space where Brazilian immigrants and their families could access Portuguese-language books, celebrate their cultural heritage, and foster a sense of belonging began.  Thanks to a renewed partnership with the Wisehands Foundation , that dream is now a reality. Located in the heart of Brent, London , Casa do Livro stands as a hub for learning, connection, and cultural preservation. This space is more than a library—it is a home for our stories, our language, and our collective identity. A mission rooted in access and inclusion Casa do Livro is committed to making Portuguese-language literature, Brazilian culture, and language education accessible to the community. O...