Learn the French behind your everyday tasks
You don’t have to choose between “getting things done” and “learning French.” Every guide is also a chance to pick up the Québec French you’ll actually hear — at the clinic, the bank, your kids’ school. These tools turn that into real practice.
French by level
The same task guides sorted by the Québec language scale (Niveau 1–12) — read at a level that stretches you without drowning you.
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Real-life glossary
Every admin and everyday term from the guides — RAMQ, dépanneur, bail, NAS — with a plain-English definition and how it is really used.
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Flashcards
Spaced-repetition (Leitner) review of the vocabulary you meet in the guides. Sign in and your progress syncs across devices.
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Situational dialogues
Hear and practise real conversations — at the clinic, the SAAQ counter, a rental viewing — with Québec French audio.
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French by situation
Real dialogues, bilingual and audio, to listen to and replay — at the doctor’s, the SAAQ, the bank, your kids’ school. Spoken Quebec French, sorted by level, ready to practice.
Discover the dialoguesSocial interactions
Greeting, getting acquainted, chatting with a neighbour — the French of everyday exchanges.
46 dialogues
Shopping and commerce
Shopping, paying, returning an item — the French of stores and customer service.
32 dialogues
Professional life
The office, meetings, networking — the French of the workplace.
25 dialogues
Dining out
Booking, ordering, paying the bill — the French of dining out.
20 dialogues
Travel and transport
Asking directions, buying transit fares, travelling — the French of getting around.
27 dialogues
Procedures and consultations
Government offices, the bank, appointments — the French of official procedures.
26 dialogues
Education and school life
School, university, parent-teacher meetings — the French of school life.
21 dialogues
Health and emergencies
The clinic, the pharmacy, emergencies — the French of healthcare.
22 dialogues
Understanding the Quebec accent
The five features that distinguish Quebec French — enough to recognize, not necessarily to imitate.
French at work in Quebec
Tu/vous, emails, meetings, coffee breaks — the linguistic codes of the Quebec workplace.
Quebec media for language learners
TV, radio, podcasts — what to listen to at each level and how to use it effectively to improve.
Practicing French in Quebec
Free courses, conversation circles, apps, media — where to go and how to start to improve your French.
Guides to learn French
French as it is spoken here: understand the accent and contractions, enrich your administrative and professional vocabulary, decode slang and cultural codes, and find free Francisation courses. From “understanding” to “being understood” — the real key to your integration.
View all guidesFrench glossary
Every rare or typically Quebec word encountered in our guides — RAMQ, dépanneur, lease, SIN — gathered in one place, with its translation, pronunciation, and a clear definition. Search, filter by level, and review what comes up.
Explore the glossaryRAMQ
Quebec Health Insurance Plan
The provincial public health insurance plan.
magasiner
To shop
Quebec verb for to shop; in France, the verb is faire les magasins.
bail
Lease
Formal rental contract signed via the official Quebec form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Quebec French and France French?
What's the difference between Quebec French and France French?
Three main differences: accent (more open vowels, more nasal), everyday vocabulary ("char" for car, "blonde" for girlfriend, "dépanneur" for the corner store, "magasiner" instead of "faire les courses"), and certain phrasings. Core grammar is the same — daily speech is what sounds different.
What level of French do I need to live in Quebec?
What level of French do I need to live in Quebec?
For essential administrative tasks (RAMQ health card, SAAQ licence, bank account), Niveau 4 to 5 on the Échelle québécoise is usually enough — roughly A2 to B1 on the CEFR scale. To work in most French-language jobs, aim for Niveau 7 or higher (B2). To study in French at cégep or university, Niveau 9 or 10.
Where should I start as a beginner?
Where should I start as a beginner?
Start with the Beginner-level guides (Niveau 1 to 4 on the Échelle québécoise) — they cover the first administrative steps that can't wait: health card, driver's licence, banking, housing. In parallel, listen to the Easy French bilingual dialogues to get used to the Quebec accent, and keep the glossary handy for recurring expressions.
How do the flashcards work?
How do the flashcards work?
Five-box spaced-repetition system (Leitner method): every word you get right moves to the next box and comes back less often; words you miss drop back to box 1 and return quickly. Cards are built from the site glossary, so any vocabulary you encounter in our guides can be reviewed. Signed in, your progress syncs across devices; without an account, everything is saved locally in your browser.
Is everything free?
Is everything free?
Yes, everything — guides, glossary, dialogues, flashcards, audio — is free, with no ads or paywall. Browsing and downloading require no signup. To save progress (guide bookmarks, flashcard state, reading history, completed checklists), create a free account: your data then syncs across devices.
Does Quebec French have a distinctive accent?
Does Quebec French have a distinctive accent?
Yes. Vowels are more open ("la" sounds almost like "lè"), long vowels often take a diphthong ("tard" becomes something like "taoeur"), and "t" and "d" become affricates before "i" and "u" ("tu" sounds like "tsu", "dire" like "dzire"). The accent is more pronounced in rural areas and in older generations. All our audio recordings use a Quebec accent to acclimate your ear from the start.