Montreal: A Tapestry of Language, Culture, and History | English Listening Practice

Montreal: A Tapestry of Language, Culture, and History In today’s English listening episode (B2/C1 English), we explore one of my favourite Canadian cities. Montreal. This city, the largest in Quebec, is an extraordinary blend of history, language, and culture in North America. After a recent trip to Montreal, I asked if you’d like to learn more about it, and your answer was a resounding “yes!”  So for your advanced English listening practice, we’ll take a dive into: Montreal’s roots, from the indigenous Haudenosaunee to the French settlers, to the multilingual, world-class city it is today Its unique, plurilingual landscape, with French, English, and many other languages shaping everyday life A few personal highlights and must-visit spots for any future visit Hear You Go English language listening podcasts aim to give you, the intermediate English language learner and advanced English language learner, a space to practice your English listening so that you can think, learn, and connect in English.  Sit back and relax, or go out for a walk, and join me as I share some of what I know regarding the language, history, and “come as you are” attitude of Montreal—a city that welcomes everyone and hopes you have a blast exploring this world-class destination. Let’s go…allons-y!   Links to go further: Manasie Akpaliapik | IAQ Profiles | Inuit Art Foundation Quebec City fine arts museum highlights work of Inuk sculptor in new exhibit | CBC News Manasie Akpaliapik. Univers inuit | Mille regards | La Presse The MEM museum: Celebrating Montreal and its untold stories at the MEM Centre Montréal: City of diversity and inclusivity Montreal code-switching | Educational Sociolinguistics   Thanks for listening!   To get in touch with me: For more: English with Catherine website Instagram: catherineangus_hearyougo Thanks to Amos the Transparent for our theme music.