Linguistic Twinning
Cultivate university life in French
Are you a graduate student at the Université de Montréal? Do you speak little or no French and would like to develop your oral French skills as you integrate into university life? This language pairing program may be for you.
The mentors chosen to help you are French-speaking students who specialize in linguistics, translation, literature and the teaching of French.
This program is free of charge.
For more information
Mario Cortés
mario.cortes@umontreal.ca
Why should you sign up?
To begin or continue your learning of French – while integrating with university life in French – and to experience unique opportunities to connect with your francophone colleagues. Personalized meetings with a mentor are also designed to facilitate your communications with colleagues, administrative staff and the community at large, as well as to enable you to communicate about your academic research. Lastly, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in a program of year-round cultural activities. Learning French will be the key to your integration with the French-speaking culture of Montréal and Québec.
Who is this program for?
Anyone who speaks little or no French and is enrolled in graduate studies in one of the following programs: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Cellular and Integrative Physiology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Studies, Geography, Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Kinesiology, Law, Microbiology, Molecular, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology, Physical Activity Sciences, Physics, Veterinary Science and Virology and Immunology.
Testimonials
“Teaching French means sharing one of my passions with motivated and committed people.”
François-Xavier
PhD student in Comparative Literature
“Learning French is a huge door that opens up to many new cultures!”
Mohammadamin
PhD student in Computer Science
“My greatest achievement was realizing that I am able to communicate in French and start speaking French with my colleagues.”
Anca
PhD student in Molecular Biology