From April 15 to April 30, CaPS front desk hours will be adjusted to 10-12PM and 1PM-4PM.

Booking for advising appointments will resume after May 1.

Drop-Ins are cancelled during the exam period.

Language Learning Guide

Are you looking for ways to improve to improve your French or English? Check out these resources:

French

Programs Offered at McGill

McGill University offers both non-credit and credit courses and programs.

  • Please see McGill en Français for more information.
  • McGill French Language Centre: The French Language Centre is a department of the Faculty of Arts. The Centre offers French as a second language credit courses to students registered in any academic program. Courses offered at the Centre: Oral and written courses, cultural content courses, summer studies, fall and winter courses. Click the menu link "Courses and Programs" for a full list.
  • Access Pimsleur French language learning guides (audiobooks) through the McGill Library.

French for the Workforce

  • Explore: This is a five-week language bursary program with most expenses covered for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The program takes place in spring or summer.
  • Québec: General information on French courses available in Quebec. Links to full-time courses, part-time courses, online courses, French courses in the workplace and specialized French courses.
  • Languages at Work: A summer employment program designed to provide Canadian students with practical summer job experience for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
  • YES Montreal: Interactive classes for individuals with little or no previous language abilities.

English

  • McGill Writing Centre: Contact the Centre for resources to improve your academic writing skills. The Centre offers special writing courses as well as tutorial service.
  • Explore: This is a five-week language bursary program with most expenses covered for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The program takes place in spring or summer.
  • Languages at Work: A summer employment program designed to provide Canadian students with practical summer job experience for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
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