In Montreal.. can you get away with not knowing French? - GoFuckYourself.com

Myst · 09-08-2007, 12:23 AM

I plan on living there (hopefully) for the next 2 months..
My french is very poor.. will I run into a lot of problems or are most people bilingual?

KrisKross · 09-08-2007, 01:34 AM

Over half the population of Montreal is bilingual. The only area of concern with being an anglophone in Montreal is that it is difficult to get a job here. But I'm assuming you're self-employed, so you'll be fine.

Just get used to not being able to read advertising ;)

Myst · 09-08-2007, 05:00 PM

thanks all

StuartD · 09-08-2007, 05:12 PM

Heh... yeah, Montreal is about the only city in Quebec that you could live in without knowing french.

Evil-Dan · 09-08-2007, 05:13 PM

People in Quebec dont speak French.

To know if you speak the local lingo, check this video out

http://www.kewego.com/player/?csig=i...g=iLyROoaftzSM

directfiesta · 09-08-2007, 05:18 PM

as a tourist, you will have no problem...

If you would decide to live here, it would be appropriate to learn French as if you would live in Italy it would be appropriate to learn Italian...

Jman · 09-08-2007, 05:20 PM

You won't have any problem at all in Montreal.

D · 09-08-2007, 05:25 PM

I'd imagine you'd get along as well as the people in Los Angeles that don't speak English.

RawAlex · 09-08-2007, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D

I'd imagine you'd get along as well as the people in Los Angeles that don't speak English.

Don't you mean the people who don't speak spanish?

peterk · 09-08-2007, 06:01 PM

You should not have problems as tourist

XMaster · 09-08-2007, 06:07 PM

Je pense que ce n'est pas un problème

quiet · 09-08-2007, 06:07 PM

I did it for 3 years, no problems at all. The more east you go, the people seem to speak english tho. Downtown is practically anglophone.

WiredGuy · 09-08-2007, 06:12 PM

Montreal you'll be fine. The rest of Quebec not so much.
WG

Panky · 09-08-2007, 06:21 PM

I'm not bilingual and I have no problems at all. The more you are around the language, the more you will pick-up. If you try to speak the language, the Frenchies will appreciate it and help you learn.

Grapesoda · 09-08-2007, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directfiesta

as a tourist, you will have no problem...

If you would decide to live here, it would be appropriate to learn French as if you would live in Italy it would be appropriate to learn Italian...

why? you don't have to learn english to live in america

BOSS1 · 09-08-2007, 09:37 PM

I did for the last 3 years

Str8Shooter · 09-09-2007, 02:10 AM

been to montreal several times for a week to a month and i dont speak a word of french other then hello, how are you...never had a problem...99% of the girls in the strip club speak english so i am sure most of the general population does as well

directfiesta · 09-09-2007, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

99% of the girls in the strip club speak english so i am sure most of the general population does as well

what a funny stupid comment ....

sexyclicks · 09-09-2007, 08:10 AM

I live in Montreal since 1999 and I don't speak a word of french, just started taking lessons from a friend of mine like 3-4 months ago

Angie77 · 09-09-2007, 08:45 AM

You'll be fine.

fuzebox · 09-09-2007, 10:13 AM

When I was in Montreal this summer I kept trying to use my french (I was fluent at one point before I started learning spanish) and everyone kept replying in English.

KrisKross · 09-09-2007, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bm bradley

why? you don't have to learn english to live in america

I don't think he's saying you have to. It just makes life easier.

CuriousToyBoy · 09-09-2007, 05:16 PM

I love Montreal and REALLY bad high school French has also let me flubber through.

;-)

09-08-2007, 12:23 AM	#1
Myst Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,707	In Montreal.. can you get away with not knowing French? I plan on living there (hopefully) for the next 2 months.. My french is very poor.. will I run into a lot of problems or are most people bilingual? __________________ ICQ: 298-523-037

09-08-2007, 01:34 AM	#2
KrisKross Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 5,025	Over half the population of Montreal is bilingual. The only area of concern with being an anglophone in Montreal is that it is difficult to get a job here. But I'm assuming you're self-employed, so you'll be fine. Just get used to not being able to read advertising ;) __________________

09-08-2007, 05:00 PM	#3
Myst Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,707	thanks all __________________ ICQ: 298-523-037

09-08-2007, 05:12 PM	#4
StuartD Sofa King Band Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Outside the box Posts: 29,903	Heh... yeah, Montreal is about the only city in Quebec that you could live in without knowing french. __________________ This is me on facebook This is me on twitter

09-08-2007, 05:13 PM	#5
Evil-Dan Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lots of different places Posts: 464	People in Quebec dont speak French. To know if you speak the local lingo, check this video out http://www.kewego.com/player/?csig=i...g=iLyROoaftzSM __________________ Evil Is As Evil Does

09-08-2007, 05:18 PM	#6
directfiesta Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 29,746	as a tourist, you will have no problem... If you would decide to live here, it would be appropriate to learn French as if you would live in Italy it would be appropriate to learn Italian... __________________ I know that Asspimple is stoopid ... As he says, it is a FACT ! But I can't figure out how he can breathe or type , at the same time ....

09-08-2007, 05:20 PM	#7
Jman Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canuckstikan Posts: 22,779	You won't have any problem at all in Montreal. __________________ email: [email protected] Best AI Affiliate Program We also do WL at $0.00 upfront costs FantasyXXX.AI Teams: jean.francois.laverdiere TG: @jman1216

09-08-2007, 05:25 PM	#8
D Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Valley Posts: 7,412	I'd imagine you'd get along as well as the people in Los Angeles that don't speak English. __________________ -D. ICQ: 202-96-31

09-08-2007, 06:01 PM	#10
peterk Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,529	You should not have problems as tourist __________________ Bogat mama ala cu loturi de trafic

09-08-2007, 06:07 PM	#11
XMaster Poker Player Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,945	Je pense que ce n'est pas un problème __________________ iStripper 50% revshare since 1998 You missed out on Bitcoin! Don't miss DOLZ.

09-08-2007, 06:07 PM	#12
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	I did it for 3 years, no problems at all. The more east you go, the people seem to speak english tho. Downtown is practically anglophone.

09-08-2007, 06:12 PM	#13
WiredGuy Pounding Googlebot Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 34,486	Montreal you'll be fine. The rest of Quebec not so much. WG __________________ I play with Google.

09-08-2007, 06:21 PM	#14
Panky Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 269	I'm not bilingual and I have no problems at all. The more you are around the language, the more you will pick-up. If you try to speak the language, the Frenchies will appreciate it and help you learn.

09-08-2007, 09:37 PM	#16
BOSS1 Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montreal / Sparta Posts: 4,331	I did for the last 3 years __________________ NEW SITE: Stockings Kingdom Lesbians in Latex, Lesbians in Stockings, Granny Sex, BDSM Porn, Latex and Sex, Custom Foot Fetish, Femdom Movies and Kinky Porn Pass. 300+ hosted flvs, 500+ hosted galleries, Page Peel ADs.. NATS export and payouts twice a month

09-09-2007, 02:10 AM	#17
Str8Shooter Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA Posts: 106	been to montreal several times for a week to a month and i dont speak a word of french other then hello, how are you...never had a problem...99% of the girls in the strip club speak english so i am sure most of the general population does as well

09-09-2007, 08:10 AM	#19
sexyclicks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: c9media.com Posts: 3,240	I live in Montreal since 1999 and I don't speak a word of french, just started taking lessons from a friend of mine like 3-4 months ago

09-09-2007, 08:45 AM	#20
Angie77 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,356	You'll be fine. __________________ Best Conversions, Highest Payouts in the industry, Dedicated affiliate support: What more could you ask for? Sign up Today!

09-09-2007, 10:13 AM	#21
fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,130	When I was in Montreal this summer I kept trying to use my french (I was fluent at one point before I started learning spanish) and everyone kept replying in English.

09-09-2007, 05:16 PM	#23
CuriousToyBoy Crazy Aussie Bastard Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wherever I lay my hat, that's my home. Posts: 16,787	I love Montreal and REALLY bad high school French has also let me flubber through. ;-) __________________ Celebs Adult Who's Who ==> Ambush Interview ==> ICQ 293 070 684 ==> intmarpacrim AT gmail DOT com