animayvin

My Cultural Ætiology My background in languages is rich in complexity and nuances. My first language is French, having been born in Switzerland and attending primary schools in Belgium. Upon immigrating to Canada, my parents chose to live in Montréal because, from afar, as a francophone community, that city seemed the most appropriate choice for our family. Law school (McGill University) enabled me to expand my knowledge of French in my study of Civil Law, based on the Napoleonic Code of France. In my legal studies, the French I spoke at home as my native tongue, together with college level French literature courses, served as the basis for my learning the language at a higher level. I graduated from law school fluent in both French and English, and proficient in writing scholarly papers and examinations in both languages. In my lucrative business career (import/export & real estate) after law school, I traveled extensively for many years and, even when not traveling, dealt continually with clients and suppliers coming from diverse cultures and speaking different languages. Since the beginning of what is sometimes referred to as the 'new economy', I have replaced my previous business. To that end, I have successfully worked on information management projects, writing, editing, and translating/interpreting in medical, legal and commercial subjects for contract employers here and abroad.