Aaron Berk has lived in Quebec for about 8 months.
He is from Ontario and he moved to the state for a two-year employment contract and began taking French classes.
He calls for fun learning French, but learning a language less often under tight deadlines.
"The idea that he will be able to speak fluently in six months seems ridiculous," says Burke.
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In the new language law of the state the minister mentions the clause.
Bill 96 provides that most government services will be provided only in French to newcomers, refugees and migrants after staying in the state for six months.
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"There are rules that are more difficult for newcomers and marginalized groups," he said. rice field. "And for me, I don't think it's really the role of government."
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Berk takes lessons at the private language school CLC Canada in downtown Montreal, about 200 students Is one of them.
About 80% of students are enrolled in French courses.
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Another Florida student who has lived in Montreal for about a year was disappointed to hear about Bill 96. say.
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"I think Everyone will do their best to learn the language they are really trying to do, but like your work or family, the reality of life is also involved, so it's hard to focus 100%, "Jesse says. I did.
French teachers here say from their experience that the average person without prior language knowledge can take eight months to a year to become fluent. ..
The timeline also depends on the number of courses you take in a week. This also depends on availability.
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"If you're just arriving here, it can take time to deal with the new societies of the weather. There is sex. You can't learn a language every day, "says Harold Babon, an academic liaison at CLC. ..
Global News contacted French Minister Simon Jolly Barrett to address these concerns, but did not receive a response by the deadline.
All students and teachers who have spoken to Global News agree that Quebec's French needs to be protected and promoted, they say. They simply want the government to translate the message into them in a more welcoming way.
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