Montreal: A Tapestry of Language, Culture, and HistoryIn today’s English listening episode (B2/C1 English), we explore one of my favourite Canadian cities. Montreal. This city, the largest in Quebec, is an extraordinary blend of history, language, and culture in North America. After a recent trip to Montreal, I asked if you’d like to learn more about it, and your answer was a resounding “yes!” So for your advanced English listening practice, we’ll take a dive into:Montreal’s roots, from the indigenous Haudenosaunee to the French settlers, to the multilingual, world-classcity it is todayIts unique, plurilingual landscape, with French, English, and many other languages shaping everyday lifeA few personal highlights and must-visit spots for any future visitHear You Go English language listening podcasts aim to give you, the intermediate English language learner and advanced English language learner, a space to practice your English listening so that you can think, learn, and connect in English. Sit back and relax, or go out for a walk, and join me as I share some of what I know regarding the language, history, and “come as you are” attitude of Montreal—a city that welcomes everyone and hopes you have a blast exploring this world-class destination. Let’s go…allons-y! Links to go further:Manasie Akpaliapik | IAQ Profiles | Inuit Art FoundationQuebec City fine arts museum highlights work of Inuk sculptor in new exhibit | CBC NewsManasie Akpaliapik. Univers inuit | Mille regards | La PresseThe MEM museum: Celebrating Montreal and its untold stories at the MEM CentreMontréal: City of diversity and inclusivityMontreal code-switching | Educational Sociolinguistics Thanks for listening! To get in touch with me:For more: English with Catherine websiteInstagram: catherineangus_hearyougoThanks to Amos the Transparent for our theme music.