Quebec French for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Understanding Modern Québécois French

Quebec French for Beginners is a practical, modern guide to the French that's actually spoken in Quebec today. It is not a simple list of words to learn, but a complete tour of the French language as spoken in Quebec. Without understanding Quebec, you can't understand Quebec French, and this book finally puts the language in its cultural context.

Special attention has been given to explaining modern Quebec French — not outdated expressions from 75 years ago.

This book takes you inside the language as it's really spoken, with its unique pronunciation, vocabulary, expressions, and grammar. Whether you're planning a trip to Montreal, moving to Quebec, married to a Québécois, or simply curious about this fascinating corner of the French-speaking world, this book will give you the tools to finally understand what Quebecers are actually saying.

This book includes:

* A clear breakdown of Quebec pronunciation.
* Essential vocabulary, expressions, and slang used in everyday life.
* An compete guide to sacres — Quebec's unique sacred profanities.
* Real dialogue excerpts from Quebec films, decoded line by line.
* A guide to what's current and what's outdated in Quebec slang.