Mercy Araba Sam Allihien

Originally from Ghana, she currently resides in the U.S. with her family. She holds a bachelor’s degree in French and Spanish from the University of Ghana and a master’s degree in teaching and learning of French as a foreign language (FLE) from the University of Strasbourg, France. She has taught French at various levels in both Ghana and France. Her passion and love for French began at the age of 9 when she started playing with children who had recently moved to her neighborhood with their parents from la Côte d’Ivoire.

She enjoys traveling, learning new languages and cultures, and is a strong advocate for language learning, believing that every child should master their mother tongue before starting school. In her free time, she loves cooking, singing, spending time with her family, and watching documentaries

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