Chapter II · IntermediateLevel 6
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- ListenToupie et Binou[tupi e binu]Level 6
Quebec preschool animated series
Animated preschool series on Radio-Canada — short episodes (3-5 min), simple vocabulary, very slow pacing. Excellent for absolute beginners.
In the guidesQuebec Media: Landscape and Language Learning
- ListenTout le monde en parle[tu lə mɔ̃d ɑ̃ paʁl]Level 6
Quebec's iconic Sunday talk show
The Sunday-evening talk show on Radio-Canada — the cultural institution every Quebec public figure eventually appears on. Fast pace, multiple guests, cultural in-jokes. Following it = solid B2.
In the guidesQuebec Media: Landscape and Language Learning
- Listentrousse d'urgence[tʁus dyʁʒɑ̃s]Level 6
Emergency kit
A pre-packed bag with supplies in case you get stranded.
In the guidesLiving through winter in Saguenay
- Listentutoient[tytwa]Level 6
use 'tu' (verb form)
Verb 'tutoyer' = to address someone using 'tu'. Conjugated: je tutoie, il tutoie, nous tutoyons. The act of switching from 'vous' to 'tu'.
In the guidesFrench at work in Quebec
- ListenUniversité du Québec[y.ni.vɛʁ.si.te dy ke.bɛk]Level 6
Université du Québec network
Public university network of 10 institutions across Quebec — UQAM, UQAC, UQTR, UQO, etc.
In the guidesStudying at UQAC, ChicoutimiIndustries and Work in Saguenay
Simplifiez votre vie au Québec · Simplify your life in Quebec
Toupie et Binou — y'a9 words
- Listenversion originale française[vɛʁsjɔ̃ ɔʁiʒinal fʁɑ̃sɛz]Level 6
French original version (V.O.F.)
V.O.F. — versions filmed originally in French. Often higher-quality French audio than dubbed versions. The label appears on Tou.tv and the cinema listings.
In the guidesPracticing French in Quebec
- Listenvignette[viɲɛt]Level 6
registration sticker
The small sticker with the registration date affixed to the plate. Police can read it from a distance to check if your registration is current.
In the guidesQuebec administrative vocabulary
- Listenville étudiante[vil etydjɑ̃t]Level 6
Student city
A city with a large student population, where universities shape daily life.
In the guidesWelcome to Sherbrooke
- Listeny'a[ja]Level 6
there is (spoken contraction)
Spoken contraction of 'il y a'. The 'il' disappears entirely. 'Y'a personne' = there's nobody. Universal.
In the guidesUnderstanding the Quebec accent
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