In Montreal, in Madame Loiseau's class, newcomers to the country are starting the school year. Whether they are from Syria, Nepal, Afghanistan, or Djibouti, their knowledge of French is limited, if not nonexistent. Guided by a compassionate and dedicated teacher, these adults-who dream of a better life, and some of whom have never been to school before-gradually become acquainted with the culture of their new home.




