Learn Québécois French — the French your Paris textbook never mentioned

Where you'll practise in Québec

67 missions across 11 scenes and 1 guided tour. Each mission is a real errand with a goal, a person who talks back, and a debrief afterwards in your own language.

• Aéroport de Pointe-Rivière — comptoir Vol Laurentien comptoir d'enregistrement

  Ghislain, Check-in and gate agent for Vol Laurentien at Quebec City's regional airport · 6 missions · A1–C1

  • 🎫 Check in for your flight A1 — Hand over your passport, pick a seat, get your boarding pass.
  • 🧳 Deal with an overweight bag A2 — Your bag's too heavy — pay the fee or repack, then answer two quick security questions.
  • 💬 Chat with Ghislain B1 — A quiet moment at the counter — ask him about himself before heading to security.

  + 3 more at this scene

• La Taverne du Coin café

  Nathalie, Owner of La Taverne du Coin in Vieux-Québec · 8 missions · A1–C1

  • 🍺 Order a beer A1 — Order a single pint at the taverne bar and pay. The simplest first visit to La Taverne du Coin.
  • 📅 Book a table A2 — Ask Nathalie for a table tonight, say how many people, and agree on a time.
  • 🍟 Get a table, order a poutine A2 — Ask for a table, order a poutine and a drink, and pay — guided, in Québécois French.

  + 5 more at this scene

• Café de Gilles café

  Gilles, Café owner in Vieux-Québec · 8 missions · A1–C1

  • ☕ Order one coffee A1 — Order a single coffee from Gilles and pay. The simplest first visit to the café.
  • ☕ Order a coffee A2 — Order a coffee and a snack at the counter in Vieux-Québec and pay.
  • 📅 Meet a friend A2 — Ask Gilles if the café will be open tomorrow morning and agree on a time to meet a friend.

  + 5 more at this scene

• Dépanneur Chez Ginette dépanneur

  Ginette, Owner of a late-night dépanneur in Saint-Roch, Québec · 7 missions · A1–C1

  • 🥛 Buy some milk A1 — Buy one carton of milk from Ginette with a simple set phrase, answer her bag question, pay, and say thanks.
  • 💬 Meet Ginette A1 — It's quiet at the dep — ask Ginette a couple of simple questions about herself.
  • 🌃 The late run A2 — Grab a few things at the dep before it closes — «une liqueur», chips, a bag — and pay at the counter.

  + 4 more at this scene

• École primaire des Braves primary school classroom (parent meetings)

  Karine, Grade 2 teacher at a Quebec City primary school, meeting the parents of her classe d'accueil students · 5 missions · A1–B2

  • 🎒 Amir's parent A1 — Two minutes at pickup: say who you are, who comes tomorrow, and put your number in the agenda.
  • 📓 The agenda note A2 — A school trip, a form, five dollars, and a mystery day off — the agenda decoded, then signed.
  • 🍎 Karine's classroom B1 — Eleven years, one shoebox of two-language flashcards, and a sign over the door. Ask her about all three.

  + 2 more at this scene

• Garage Bouchard garage

  Réjean, Mechanic and owner of his own garage in Québec City · 6 missions · A1–A2

  • 🔊 The noise A1 — Describe the strange noise your car is making, as simply as you can.
  • 💬 Meet Réjean A1 — While you wait for your car, ask Réjean a couple of simple questions about himself.
  • 🕓 When it's ready A1 — Ask Réjean when your car will be ready and agree on a time to come back.

  + 3 more at this scene

• Hydro-Québec (au téléphone) utility customer-service line (on the phone)

  Denis, Hydro-Québec customer-service agent, reached by phone · 5 missions · A1–B2

  • 🔌 No lights A1 — The power's out and the phone is the only tool you have. Say it, give your address, hear when it's coming back.
  • 💡 Turning on the lights A2 — First lease, first account: your name spelled down the line, the address, the date — and a confirmation number you wrote down.
  • 📦 July first B1 — Half of Québec moves the same day. Transfer the account, close the old, open the new — and hear what July 1st sounds like in here.

  + 2 more at this scene

• Le 4½ du 2145, 8e Avenue visite de logement

  Lorraine, Owner-landlady showing the upstairs 4½ of her triplex in Limoilou, Québec City · 6 missions · A1–C1

  • 🔑 See the 4½ A1 — Lorraine is showing her upstairs flat. Say you've come for the viewing, say how many people, and ask what the rent is.
  • 💡 What's included A2 — Find out what the rent covers — heat, power, appliances, parking — and when you could move in.
  • ☕ Meet Lorraine B1 — You'd be renting from her, not an agency. Ask about the building, her old job, and why she checks references.

  + 3 more at this scene

• Postes Canada, succursale du Vieux-Québec bureau de poste

  Chantal, Postes Canada clerk at a Vieux-Québec branch · 6 missions · A1–A2

  • 📖 What happened A1 — Tell Chantal, in a few simple sentences, what happened with your missed delivery.
  • ✉️ Mail a letter A1 — Buy a stamp and mail one simple letter.
  • 🔔 The delivery slip A2 — Show the missed-delivery slip and arrange another time to pick up your package.

  + 3 more at this scene

• SAAQ — Centre de services SAAQ service centre (driver's licence office)

  Sylvain, SAAQ counter agent at a Quebec City service centre · 5 missions · A1–B2

  • 🎫 Counter 6 A1 — Your number is up. Say what you need, give your name, spell it, say your date of birth. The shortest trip through the glass there is.
  • 📅 The appointment A2 — Book the knowledge test: pick a date, give your number, and say the appointment back before you leave the glass.
  • 🪪 Behind the glass B1 — The queue is empty and the stamp is down. Twenty-six years at this counter — ask him about them.

  + 2 more at this scene

• Services Québec government services office (francisation and benefits)

  Josée, Services Québec agent helping newcomers register for francisation and decode government mail · 5 missions · A1–B2

  • 🎟️ The right desk A1 — Say why you came — « je veux apprendre le français » — give your name, and leave with an appointment. The friendliest desk in the building.
  • 📚 Full-time French A2 — Register for the course: full-time or part-time, the allocation explained, the start date — and the plan said back before you leave.
  • 🗂️ Josée's desk B1 — Twenty years, three reorganizations, one desk she refuses to leave. Ask her why.

  + 2 more at this scene

Tours

• Saveurs du Vieux-Québec with Gilles, Café owner in Vieux-Québec — 4 stops: Le casse-croûte, La charcuterie, Les produits d'érable and La fromagerie.