TESOL Course in Montreal, Canada
Why
TESOL in Montreal, Canada?
Canada is a beautiful country endowed with varied landscapes and
different types of cultures. It is one of the major tourist destinations
for people of United States of America and it also has a number of
visitors from Japan and Europe. Both English and French are very common
in France and it is even considered a native English speaking country.
Thus, the Canadians have a very good chance to get a lucrative ESL job
in any parts of the world, as there is a high demand of native English
teachers.
Canada is not only a bilingual state but even culturally, this nation is
influenced by the people of France, England and also by the Aboriginals.
Canada has a perfect balance of big metropolitan cities and picture
perfect suburbs. One totally has a cosmopolitan lifestyle and another
having a much laid-back lifestyle.
What is in it for you?
Montreal is one of the biggest cities of Canada located in the Quebec
region. It is a very beautiful city located by the Saint Lawrence River
and is guarded in the downtown by Mount Royal. The skyline of Montreal
looks great at night when the skyscrapers are all lit up. The Mount
Royal Park is located in close proximity to the city and is the lung of
the city. There are various activities in the park, which are organized
all throughout the year. The most interesting feature of this city is
the underground city of Montreal which are not only passages but also
has a number of shops. The two major music festivals prove the rich
culture of Montreal, which takes place each year called the Montreal
Francofolies and Montreal International Jazz Festival. Another popular
festival of this city is the Firework Festival.
Montreal has a large section of the population, which speaks French, and
this city is the largest French-speaking city in the world next to
Paris. The city is also very popular with people who are fond of style
and fashion. Visitors to this city can not only enjoy during the day but
this city also has a happening nightlife. Therefore, there is not a dull
moment in Montreal and may be this are the reasons why it draws so many
tourists each year.
On the tourist map
Montreal has a lot of attraction scattered all around the city. In the
Old Montreal region, there is the gorgeous Notre Dame De Montreal
Basilica, Hochelaga- Maissoneuve, the Underground City also known as La
Ville Souterraine and Mont Royal. There are some beautiful heritage
buildings in Montreal, which are known for its exquisite architecture
like, Montreal City Hall, Victorian Homes on Saint Louis square and
Ernest Cormier’s Art Deco Université de Montréal. The love of art of the
citizens of Montreal can be seen in many parts of the city and the
brightest example is that of Montreal Metro system where each of the
station is adorned by artwork of the public and some famous artists. The
area of Montreal, which is very popular with the tourists, is the
Crescent Street. In the summer months, this street is home to a number
of festivals and fairs. Another thing which makes people visit Montreal
repeatedly is the great food, which is a mostly a mixture of Jewish and
French cuisine served in the numerous restaurants scattered around the
city.
Evening and Nightlife
Montreal has an exuberant nightlife with numerous clubs and discos
located all around the city. The clubs and bars in this city are very
state of the art and happening. Most of the nightlife of Montreal in
centered on the neighborhoods of Saint- Laurent Boulevard and Plateau
Mont Royal. The nightlife is also very varied in Montreal as there are
various options for people who want to have a wild nightlife and also
for people going for a mellower one.
Weekend Excursions
There are a number of places to go from Montreal for a weekend. While
staying in Montreal for few days you should visit the city of Quebec,
Montmorency falls, Laurentian Mountain, Lachine Canal and the capital of
Canada Ottawa. In a weekend trip, you can merge the visit to the Quebec
City and the Montmorency falls. The city of Quebec is also known as the
capital of French Canada and the specialty of the Montmorency falls in
that it is not only extremely beautiful but is also higher than Niagara.
The Laurentian mountain gives a full package combining lakes, mountains
and forests. The landscape is extraordinary and the villages on the
mountains and by the lakeside seem to be in perfect harmony with nature.
About our TEFL Location
The TEFL International Training center of Montreal is located at the
center of the city in a heritage building. The schools is located in the
educational neighborhood having many other colleges close by. The school
is very near to the subway stations and also have a number of
restaurants near it.
Connectivity
Montreal has an international airport called the Montreal-Trudeau
Airport where flights from all major cities of the world come. The
airport is well connected by taxis and buses and is just 25 kilometers
from the city. The VIA rail connects Montreal to almost all parts of
Canada.
Weather
The climate of Montreal is not same all throughout the year. It is
bitterly cold during the winter months whereas the summers are hot and
during this time, the city enjoys a lot of sunshine. The average
temperature of the winter months is from -13 degree Celsius to -5 degree
Celsius and during summer months, the average temperature is around 20
degree Celsius. The months between May and October experiences most
pleasant weather.
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