Can you survive with English in Montreal?

If you are planning to move to Montreal, you should consider taking French language lessons since many Montrealers prefer speaking French, and some won't even speak English with you. If you live in or near the downtown core, the Plateau, Mile End, or Westmount, you can get by with only knowing English.



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Quebec and Montreal ? All road/traffic/parking signs in the province of Quebec, which includes Montreal and Quebec City, are in French. In Ontario, which includes Ottawa, Toronto and Niagara Falls, the signs are in English, with some in both languages.

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If you're visiting Quebec as a tourist or traveler, French is optional. It might help you get a better feel for Québécois culture, or it might help you avoid an awkward gesturing game if you encounter someone who speaks little-to-no English (which is somewhat likely outside of Montreal).

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