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Erica and Jahon are two artsy, nerdy, anglophone Montrealers. And today, we’re coming together for our special episode, Unhinged Ways to Learn French in Quebec. Join us for adventures in French stand-up comedy, cringe slam poetry, and becoming a Quebec Grey’s Anatomy superfan. We talk education, French immersion in Perth Ontario, reading in French, dating in French, hobbies in French, and more. Make sure to listen to the end for a riveting listener question from Girl Who Just Wants to French Some Dudes.

Please note that this episode is in English, making it a wonderful start for learners of all levels. Wherever you are in your French journey, it’s never too late and it’s always worth it.

Jahon Mousavi-Torbatiis a talented concept artist and regular artist who has made a recent pivot to storytelling and stand-up comedy. Jahon has great enthusiasm for urban transit, kobo e-readers, pineapples, and ending doom-scrolling for all time. In general, Jahon is  someone who exudes great enthusiasm for just about everything. Also, he is Erica J. Schmidt’s boyfriend!

Erica J. Schmidt grew up in Perth Ontario, where she enjoyed half-day immersion from grade five to eight. Then there was a touch of extended French in high school, but odds for mastery were not in her favour. Despite this, she moved to Montreal and proceeded to become a French-to-English translator. These days, she is proud to be able to read full novels in French with the help of her trusty kobo.

Jahon Mousavi-Torbati on the Interwebs

Follow Jahon on Instagram @jahonart

Check out his Concept Art Drink and Draw: @conceptartdrinkanddraw

Jahon’s Quebec fantasy illustration project

Jahon on LinkedIn

Jahon’s Website: artstation.com

Erica J. Schmidt on the Interwebs

Instagram: @erica.j.schmidt

Substack: @ericajschmidt

Website: ericajschmidt.com

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