General French courses in Montreal with EC

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Learn French in Montreal, the world’s largest bilingual city

It’s the perfect place to learn French: Montreal provides a uniquely captivating and cosmopolitan environment in which to build your language skills. EC Montreal will help you make the most of it—with General French courses designed to improve both your academic and conversational French, exceptional language instructors, and an immersive activities programme filled with cultural tours, scenic hikes, social events and culinary adventures where you can use your French.

Level

Available for all levels

Course Duration

1 week minimum

Course start dates

Every Monday

Lessons per week

20, 24, 26 or 30 lessons

Lesson Duration

1 Lesson = 45 minutes

Exclusive to EC Montreal

This programme is only available at EC Montreal. Montreal is a unique city known for its mix of French and English culture. EC Montreal is located in the city’s centre, giving you easy access to its exciting festivals, delicious food and interesting history. Study in a welcoming and lively environment where students from around the world come to learn and explore.

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What you can expect on this French course

Real-world French

You will experience how the French language is spoken and used in many real-life situations. Relevant and engaging lessons will develop your understanding of grammar, vocabulary, idioms and pronunciation, and allow you to practice the four skills of everyday communication: reading, writing, speaking and listening, in an atmosphere that helps you build confidence and advance toward fluency.

Creative and energetic classes

When it comes to creating engaging lessons, our teachers know what works. French classes are dynamic, and motivating, designed to activate and build upon your strengths, while giving targeted attention to the areas in which you need more help. Relaxed and informal classroom environments create an encouraging atmosphere to help you build your confidence, realise your potential and advance toward fluency.

Learn by doing

At EC Montreal, you’re encouraged to learn by doing, which maximises your progress. Our task-based lessons promote class participation and interaction between students, we provide you the targeted support to help you achieve your academic goals. And our assessments give you feedback on how you are progressing and where you need more help.

Improved ‘thinking time’

As your skills and confidence develop with support from your teachers, so too will your ability to listen, understand and respond quickly and effectively in French. You will really notice these improvements when you take your French outside the classroom into everyday conversation with French-speaking locals—and find you need to think quickly on your feet.

Exceptional support

Your teachers are trained to deliver ongoing support, feedback and care throughout your time at EC. You will be taught by at least two teachers, exposing you to a variety of voices, improving your listening and boosting your vocabulary.

Authentic materials

We believe there is no substitute for authentic French, so in addition to textbooks, our teachers use real-life resources taken from newspapers, TV, radio and the internet. These authentic materials will give you an appreciation for how the French language is used in a variety of everyday contexts.

Unlock Your Potential with Special Focus Lessons

Special Focus

Special Focus

Supercharge your language learning by taking 4, 6 or 10 Special Focus lessons each week alongside your General French classes. Build your vocabulary, boost your confidence and improve real-life communication. Mix and match classes like the ones below, according to your language goals. Below is a sample of the types of Special Focus Lessons available. Special Focus topics may vary.

Pronunciation Clinic

Improve your French pronunciation with our free pronunciation clinics. Each class covers a different pronunciation topic to help you build your skills.

Academic Lectures

Practise listening to interesting lectures and develop skills needed for higher education and business.

French Grammar

Take a closer look at how the French language is structured, with a focus on relevance and appropriateness.

Communicative Writing

Improve your skills in writing for different audiences, using appropriate language and style.

Real Life Listening

Develop French language listening skills for communicating clearly and confidently. Good communication in French requires focus, vocabulary and specific grammar structures.

Expand Your Vocabulary

Develop confidence, practise your speaking skills and develop fluency as you focus on learning through conversation.

Speaking Skills Sessions

Practise your French conversation skills with students from different classes, levels and nationalities in relaxed and sociable sessions for free. You choose the topics.

EC Promise

Count on the EC Promise

At EC English, we promise that your progress will always be visible and guaranteed. Simply put, as long as you follow your personalised learning programme, we guarantee your English will improve.

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Reasons to take our General French course

You want to improve your French, regardless of your proficiency level.

You want to gain confidence in all areas of the French language.

You want real-world immersion in order to speed fluency!

Real Outcomes

At EC, we are committed to ensuring optimal results for our students. That’s why, for 30 years, we have made research and measurement the cornerstones of our curriculum development, teaching methods and review process. This approach allows us to scientifically design a language learning experience tailored to your unique needs and goals, reliably delivering optimal results.

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Frequently asked questions

I want to take a General French course in Montreal. Will I need a visa?

Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa to study in Montreal—but in general, Canadian visa programs are free of excessive red tape. Contact us to learn more.

What can I do to make my General French course even more effective?

At EC, we provide lots of ways to help you immerse yourself in French language and culture so you can make the most of your studies. For starters, you will be studying in the heart of Montreal, surrounded by French speakers who will be delighted to engage you in conversation. You will be able to take a wide variety of Special Focus classes and clinics to focus your studies. And you will experience an exciting EC activities programme that will immerse you in all that Montreal has to offer.

How do I know which EC General French course is right for me?

Your ideal course will depend on your needs and goals. Here is a quick guide to choosing your ideal course.

If you’re looking for basic language skills, you will want to take General French 20.

If you want to study French with 50% free time, General French 24 may be the right choice.

If you want a rigorous academic schedule with little free time, you want General French 26.

If you want to progress fast, our General French 30 intensive course would be ideal.

Why should I take a General French course in Montreal?

Montreal is officially a bilingual city that is committed to excellence in French (and English). This makes it uniquely friendly to international students (it is one of the world’s 50 top study destinations) and a perfect immersive environment for language learning. Montreal is a friendly, inclusive and diverse city that boasts a high quality of life and endless cultural activities, as well as spectacular natural beauty.

General French courses at EC Montreal: Learn French faster where it is spoken

Research has proven that when you learn a language in a place where it is spoken, you learn it faster, keep it longer and enjoy quicker recall. Immersive language learning mirrors the intuitive way we learn a native language—through a combination of visual, verbal, aural, tactile and social experiences. In addition to comprehensive General French classes EC Montreal provides a wide variety of cultural experiences, culinary adventures, social events and historical tours to immerse you in the language.

Gain a bilingual advantage when you take General French courses

Whether you want to become bilingual for school, work or travel, knowing two or more languages is a big advantage. Studies have shown that bilingualism boosts brain power, creative thinking, problem-solving, and memory. It also makes you a more desirable employee and can boost your career prospects in the global workplace: You can command up to 20% more than your monolingual colleagues.

Study in one of the world’s most spectacular destinations

When you take a General French course at EC Montreal, you will be studying in one of the most thrilling cities in the world. Part European, part North American, Montreal is diverse, bohemian, and charming, a UNESCO City of Design and the world’s largest bilingual city. Between classes, immerse yourself in theatre, music, cuisine, festivals and live venues. Shop Montreal’s underground city. Or hike the Laurentian Mountains nearby. Our activities programme will provide you with lots of ways to practice French.

Benefit from exceptional instructors

All our General French course instructors are highly qualified and empathetic teachers and can tailor your lessons to your needs and goals. Every step of the way, our teachers will provide guidance, support, feedback and assessments to ensure that you are always getting the most out of your course and are on track to meet your unique language goals.

Add Special Focus classes to give your General French course an extra boost

While you are learning French at EC Montreal, consider taking one of our Special Focus classes to enhance your programme even further. EC offers many Special Focus classes, conversation sessions and pronunciation clinics that focus on communicative writing, listening, vocabulary and more to help you build your general French skills.

Count on a supportive school community

At EC, we know learning a new language in a new place may seem daunting. A supportive learning environment is key to your success. When you choose to take General French courses in Montreal, you will find a nurturing community waiting for you that is deeply committed to inclusivity and diversity. In and out of class, you will always feel like you belong here, and that your unique voice is part of the global conversation.