Coming from Ukraine, China, or Iran, they chose Quebec to rebuild their lives and took on a challenge: to master the French language in just six months. These people are the protagonists of the Canadian documentary Six Months to Learn French, which will air on Thursday, September 17, on TV5MONDE.

As many French-speaking countries prepare for the start of the school year, TV5MONDE reaffirms its commitment to education by presenting a compelling documentary about immigrants and refugees who are determined to integrate by learning French.

By enrolling in these French classes in Montreal, these women and men, who come from every continent, commit to a very intensive program to master grammar and conjugations as quickly as possible—all while juggling their personal lives.

The Role of Language in Integration

This Radio-Canada documentary focuses on their motivations and learning methods. It follows their daily lives, their successes and achievements, as well as their moments of doubt and discouragement in the face of any obstacles that arise.

Directed by Mathieu Vadel, Six Months to Learn French serves as a reminder of the crucial role language plays in social and professional integration, while also celebrating cultural diversity.

French can also be learned through TV5MONDE

This documentary also reflects TV5MONDE’s commitment to the lifelong teaching and learning of the French language.

The network of French-language channels supports more than 200,000 learners worldwide each year, thanks to its educational programs, which are available for free on the platform TV5MONDE EDU.