Hello Belinda!
What I know about "L'Alliance Française" is that it is a French cultural
center, where you will find a lot of diverse information (such as contacts,
talks and concerts), located in several cities of Canada (there is for
example one in Vancouver).
My experience as an ESL student at UBC is that I learned a lot being
immersed in an English speaking world. I am still working at it though! You
will certainly be able to learn the basics quickly with a good program.  Get
used to speak even unperfect French, this is the first step: overcome
"fear".
Hope it helps somewhat...
Sophie



>From: Belinda Chun <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: French Help!
>Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 20:42:59 -0400
>
>Hello Everyone::
>
>I am currently living in Toronto,Ontario in Canada and was wondering if
>anyone could give me information/advice as to how I may learn to pick up
>French (to speak) quickly.  The reason why I am asking is because I wish to
>move to Montreal, Quebec or Ottawa, and many if not all of the commercial,
>private, government galleries/museums require that I speak french.  I have
>been advised by a Professor to find Alliance Francaise, which is a
>government program does anyone have information to this or know if it is
>open to everyone (i.e post undergrad, post master...)??
>I am again, interested in any advice or suggestions that I may be able to
>access to aid in learning french quickly!
>Thank you in advance to all of those that reply:D
>~Belinda
>
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