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  • I am currently living in Toronto and have lived here since I moved to canada in 2001. I was born in Argentina and speak both fluent English and Spanish. I have very little knowledge of french(Only from elementary school and high school). However, Since making my decision of moving by next fall to attend Dawson College, I have started to take up french and am trying my best to develop the language the best I can. I currently work for a financial institution which has branches in Montreal and am hoping to continue being employed when I go to Montreal. I've done my research regarding cost of living, utilities, applying for school, etc. I just want to know in the possibility of not being able to continue working in the company I work for, what would be my possibility of acquiring a job with my limited knowledge of french? Like I said, I do not believe of getting my with my english and spanish but living in Toronto will not help with learning french. I feel I need to merge myself in a francophone environment as career wise I plan on studying law and working for the government of canada. Again the question goes, for living wise..would I be able to acquire a job while I am in school? Also, would I be able to be considered a Quebec resident after living there a full year even after my study period. Thank you

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    Hey, I live in Montreal and I'm attending Dawson college right now lol, it's my first semester. Anyways back to your question. I lived in Montreal all my life and my french is still horrible. Seriously, it's sad...I can understand but when I have to speak it, I just can't. I was working over the summer at a boutique downtown (at atwater near Dawson) and although my french is terrible, I was still able to deal with it. Over time, you will become more familiar with the language and it will be a whole lot easier. There are many places you can get a job at in Montreal, you really shouldn't have a problem. Even if you are worried about your french, you can always apply to a job position that doesn't require you to deal with customers that much. So don't worry about it you should be fine! :) And about your question about being considered a Quebec redident after a year, I'm pretty sure you will be. I could be wrong however, so you would have to double check that. Hope this helped and good luck! Dawson is a great school, and Montreal is a great place to live in!

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It won't be an issue finding a job in Montreal, even if you french is limited, however if you worked as a teller, it may be difficult as you may be confronted to situation in which you will have to speak french. I'm not sure regarding your last question, all I know is that I asked the same question regarding ontario, and I was told that you have to be working a full year without going to school to be considered resident of Ontario. The only exception to that is if you go to school par-time. Don't know if it's the same for Quebec. Check out this website: centre de renseignement quebec www.gouv.qc.ca

donatello

Amigo why be so negative? You already show a lot of respect and enthusiasm toward the Quebec culture. Moving to Montreal with limited French with THE INTENT on improving your French is MORE THAN ENOUGH for success. Your knowledge of English and Spanish will be great assets in Montreal. So my take is as long as you improve your French in a city where 90% of the people can speak French (not necessarily native francophones) you will be ok. As to be considered a "Quebec resident" if you are now a Canadian citizen it shouldn't take long in terms of the Quebec govt services. For living in Montreal to benefit from some services it may take a year but normally as Quebec is a province of Canada the minute you move here you are a Quebec citizen.

Rickie

You will learn French easily if you are fluent in Spanish.You will do fine and love this wonderful multi lingual country.Ask the financial institution you work for to try and get you a position in a predominantly English speaking area in Montreal.Westmount.Hampstead.NDG .Montreal West .If this doesn't work out there are jobs for people who speak limited French. Contact Dawson and ask them for some advice.Good luck .You will love it here.

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