Beyond Bonjour: Montréal & Old Montréal

Episode 1 | 16 minutes | Host: Michelle

Episode Description

Discover the linguistic treasures of Montréal, where 17th-century French meets North American warmth! Perfect for travelers planning a Québec adventure or anyone curious about French beyond France's borders.

What You'll Discover

• Language Highlights: 7 essential Montréal expressions that locals love to hear
• Cultural Insights: Audio journey through Old Montréal/Vieux Montréal
• Travel Preparation: Key phrases for confident first interactions with Montréalais

Essential Phrases (Preview)

• C'est le fun! - "It's fun!" (vs. French "C'est sympa")
• Bienvenue! - "You're welcome!" (vs. French "De rien")
• Magasiner - "To shop" (vs. French "Faire du shopping")
• Plus 4 more expressions that will make you sound like a local...

Cultural Spotlight

• Cinq à sept: Montréal's happy hour tradition as linguistic celebration
• Bilingual energy: 60% speak both French and English in this welcoming city
• The one etiquette rule that changes everything...

Traveler's Toolkit

• Ordering poutine at a casse-croûte in Old Montréal
• Currency terms: "dollars canadiens" vs "piastres"
• Navigating Place Jacques-Cartier with confidence
• The magic phrase that opens doors with Montréalais...

Your Challenge

Practice saying the golden phrase from the episode and record yourself! Tag @getimmersivefrench to share your MontréalFrench.

Coming Up Next

Québec City awaits! Just 3 hours from Montréal, we'll explore the historic Château Frontenac and discover how French history flows along the St. Lawrence River.

Connect & Practice

Social: @getimmersivefrench
Resources: https://www.immersivefrench.ca/digitaldownloads
Join Pop Up French: https://www.immersivefrench.ca/popupfrench-landingpage

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