A bilingual city-state? Mayoral candidate proposes major language changes in Montreal
Balarama Holness aims to recognize English as the city’s second official language Mouvement Montréal party leader Balarama Holness…
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Concordia researchers study bilingualism and language development in toddlers
“The earlier you’re exposed to a language, there are some parts of the language that are going to…
Colour Commentary: Winning is a universal language
It seems like we have this conversation every couple of months, and I’m sick and tired of it.…
What does feminism look like in French?
Why gender-neutral language could be a step toward an equal and inclusive society Language and thought are intrinsically…
The French-English language debate… again
Opting out of “hi” is demeaning to the thousands of English-speakers in Quebec On Nov. 30, 111 votes…
Conversations and the cultural stereotypes within them
One student’s observations about the “French” and “Canadian” ways of discussing Have you ever heard the phrase “the…
The bigger picture of “Bonjour, Hi”
Panelists discuss the importance of preserving French in Quebec and how to do it “This is very Montreal,…
You’re not welcome aboard
Amanda Lenko, a third-year graphic design student at Dawson College, says she was refused service by a bus driver for the Société de transport de Montréal when she spoke English to him.