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| Montreal is a welcoming city and
everyone is appreciative of your effort to learn French. English
is also prominent enough there that you can communicate what you
need in an emergency. It's an exciting opportunity to get off campus,
get to know some different people, and try a different lifestyle
for a while! Maureen Cooke, 2005 |
Montreal is a great
place to be exposed to francophone culture without being overwhelmed.
I highly recommend the trip to anyone who wants to improve their
speaking ability. Hilary Rubin, 2004 |
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GO! It is such a wonderful trip that will immerse you into the
French language. It's a beautiful city with such nice people, and
you will LOVE it! Natasha Nelson, 2006
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It is a great way to see another
culture without having to go half way around the world. The city
also becomes your classroom, a fun change from a desk and a lecture.
Kathy Larsen, 2004 |
| It’s
tons of fun and you get to meet great people on the trip and in
Montreal. Dawn Niederschulte, 2005 |
Go because
how many other places can you go an actually speak French with
out having to pay an arm and a leg to visit. If I could I would
most definitely go again!!!!:) Meredith Pope, 2004
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What's
your favorite aspect of the trip?
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| Cirque
du Soleil was my favorite "event"!
But I also enjoyed the freedom we had to wander and find things out
for ourselves. Maureen Cooke, 2005 |
The homestay was a great experience.
It was the first time that I was able to use practical French. Most
of the families were really nice about helping us with our French
without being too critical. Hilary Rubin, 2004 |
| Hanging out with my host family, they were the
best. Dawn Niederschulte, 2005 |
Being able to go out on the town whenever I felt
like it... so much freedom. Natasha Nelson, 2006 |
What kind of learning can
students expect?
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| No matter what you are looking to learn, explore,
or find, you will find it in Montreal. My reading skills, confidence,
and speaking ability in French drastically improved during the time
in Montreal. Hilary Rubin, 2004 |
A little classtime. A lot of time in the city
exploring. You end up learning more in the city than in the classroom.
Natasha Nelson, 2006 |
| Learning about yourself, subtleties of culture.
Kathy Larsen, 2004 |
You'll learn more
French than you ever have in such a short time! It's a great way
to improve your listening and speaking skills! Maureen Cooke, 2005 |
| Wow.
I know how to form more questions and talk with people who speak
French at their normal pace. In turn my language skills increased
enough so that I could answer back at a somewhat normal pace. I
was actually thinking and dreaming
in French. That can only happen when you are so immersed in the
language. Meredith Pope, 2004 |
Your biggest pleasant surprise…
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| People in Montreal are so nice and
willing to help you with your French. It was great. Dawn Niederschulte,
2005 |
My host family was so generous and
kind, and really made us feel at home. Natasha Nelson, 2006 |
| Getting an extra $400 back at the
end! Maureen Cooke, 2005 |
How nice and accommodating my family
was. Kathy Larsen, 2004 |
| The friendly Quebecois! For the most
part, people were willing to help, converse, and explain in French.
If you make the effort to speak in French, they will be more than
willing to be patient with you. Hilary Rubin, 2004 |
The people are the nicest in the
world and most are willing to take the time especially if you are
taking the time to learn their native language. One person I spoke
with thought it was totally awesome that some of us would only speak
in French with them even though we knew that they spoke perfect English.
They enjoy sharing their culture with us and are excited to have
students learning the language. Meredith Pope, 2004 |
Want to read more? Consult the page of comments from the travelers who
went to Montréal in 1999.
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