I understand that Canada is a bilingual country with two languages spoken (English and French). Do I need to learn both French and English before I come to Canada?
Being multilingual (in this case, speaking both French and English) is of benefit in Canada. However, it is NOT REQUIRED that you speak both French and English to succeed in Canada. There are many Canadians, who speak only English or only French fluently, who are extremely successful. It is a common misconception to think that most Canadians are fluent in both official languages. Although this would be the ideal situation, many Canadians speak only one official language. Because of this, a newcomer who only speaks one of the official languages should consider where they are planning to locate. For example, if you are fluent in French and have little or no English skills, it might be easier for you to settle in Quebec, or even New Brunswick. In addition to French and English, Canada is diverse in its collection of cultural communities with their own languages. In this sense, it can be beneficial to be fluent in a language other than English or French, especially in large urban centers s
