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Title: Why learn French for Canada?


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Why learn French for Canada?
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  • Canada is an officially bilingual country, with
    two official languages French and English. In
    practice, however, the majority of Canadians
    speak English, with progressively smaller numbers
    speaking English and French, English and some
    other language, or only French.
  • In Canada, there are limitless advantages to
    learning French. If you are planning to immigrate
    to Canada, start learning French with
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    least 8- 10 months before your arrival. It will
    help you become proficient enough to adjust
    there.
  • Canada offers unlimited scope for skilled
    immigrants who have a good level of proficiency
    in English and French. Being bilingual, you will
    find it easier to get accustomed to the
    environment and you will be able to avail a
    variety of career options. In addition,
    immigrating to Canada through Express Entry will
    become way easier for you.
  • Therefore, it makes sense to wonder if there are
    any benefits to learning French if you want to
    immigrate to Canada. In short, the answer is
    yes. Canada offers many opportunities for skilled
    immigrants who are proficient in both English and
    French. You might have a better time getting
    acclimated. You might find yourself with more
    career options. Being bilingual can also boost
    your chances of immigrating to Canada through
    Express Entry.

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Do College Students Need to Study French in
Canada?
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  • Here is what you need to keep in mind if you are
    thinking about continuing your education in
    Canada If you go to any English-language college
    or university in Canada, you do not need to learn
    French (unless you are going to major in French,
    of course).
  • However, all of Quebecs universities teach in
    French, except
  • McGill University (Montreal)
  • Concordia University (Montreal)
  • Bishops University (Sherbrooke)
  • Outside of Quebec, there are a few schools that
    teach in French
  • University of Moncton (New Brunswick)
  • University of Saint-Anne (Nova Scotia)

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  • For the best of both worlds, there is the
    University of Ottawa, which is officially
    bilingual. If you enroll at the University of
    Ottawa, you only need to know the language in
    which you intend to study. For example, you do
    not need to speak French if you do not plan to
    study in French. Where Else Is It an Advantage to
    Speak French?
  • It is essential for newcomers to take advantage
    of public services in Canada. You will probably
    need a lot of support and resources as you get
    accustomed to your new country.
  • That is why it is important to find out what
    language is preferred by the top service
    providers in the province or city where you hope
    to settle. A provincial or territorial government
    is obligated to provide public services, in the
    minority language, where there is a large enough
    population to justify it.
  • This means that if you are in an area where
    English is the minority language, you might still
    be able to find public services in English.
    However, if that is not the case, then you might
    learn that some of the services you need are
    available only in French. If this is true, you
    will find it beneficial to speak and understand
    French.

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Will Learning French Help You Get a Job in
Canada?
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  • One of the many benefits of bilingualism is that
    it can increase your employment opportunities.
    Canada has many jobs that are exclusively
    available to those who are proficient in both
    English and French.
  • If you are bilingual, you can also choose between
    jobs that are available only in English or only
    in French.
  • Here is more information about finding work in
    Canada if you speak French
  • A recent study showed that 81 percent of
    supervisors considered bilingual employees an
    asset to the organization.
  • Multinational companies often seek employees who
    are fluent in more than one language and
    prioritize candidates who demonstrate such
    proficiency. You will have greater mobility
    within companies that have branches across Canada
    (and around the world).
  • You will be able to broaden your job search to
    any province, giving yourself a better chance to
    more quickly find a satisfactory position.
  • Since the beginning of the year 2000, the federal
    public service (which values bilingualism) has
    had to recruit between 12,000 and 15,000
    employees to replace retiring public servants.
  • In Canada, employees who speak both French and
    English are eligible for a bilingualism bonus
    which is an 800 stipend from the government.

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  • In Canada, there are many benefits to learning
    French. If you are thinking about immigrating to
    Canada, consider studying French several months
    before your planned arrivalso you can be
    proficient when you arrive.
  • However, you will also find plenty of
    opportunities to start learning the language once
    you get settled.
  • You do not need to speak French to live in
    Canada, because most provinces have an
    English-speaking majority. But if you can speak
    French, it will open more doors for you socially
    and professionally. It will allow you to more
    fully embrace the beautiful multiculturalism of
    Canada.

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