Secondary
English as a Second Language
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English Immersion
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Enriched English

Montréal 101 – Second-Language Learning

Graphic composition of several words forming the outline of the island of Montreal.
Credit : MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises

Talk about Montréal for 90 minutes? Thanks to Montréal 101, it’s possible! Designed to enhance your students’ Montréal vocabulary, this museum visit covers topics that range from everyday life in the city to its territory, history, and public spaces. Students have time to express their feelings about the city as they practice their new language.

Montréal 101 takes place in two stages:

  • A seek-and-find activity in English to familiarize students with the museum’s spaces
  • A guided tour with time for discussion

Objective

  • Discover the City of Montréal through an exploration of the identities and ways of life of its residents.
  • Practice speaking English by learning important new words and concepts.

Links to the Québec Education Program (QEP)

Secondary

Cross-Curricular Competencies
  • Interact orally in English

The MEM is listed in the Répertoire Culture-Éducation. The activity Montréal 101 is eligible for financial support through the Field Trips to Cultural Venues program.

Information and reservation

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Please contact us with any questions.

By email:
[email protected]
By telephone:
514 872-0238
Length
120 minutes including arrival and departure
Capacity
80 students
Pricing
  • Students: $5
  • Accompanying adult (1 per 15 students): Free

Location

At the MEM
Getting to the MEM
Bus Drop-Off
  • Located at 61 boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2Z 1A3
  • A member of the MEM team will meet you at the drop-off and accompany you on foot to the museum (200 m)
Public Transit
  • Metro
    • Saint-Laurent station (200 m)
    • Champ-de-Mars station (600 m)
  • Bus : 55, 125, 129, 150

Educational vision

The MEM's educational offering is the fruit of a collective effort involving a committee of some fifteen teachers and education specialists, as well as community partners working in the fields of civic engagement, living together and accessibility.

Our educational programs aim to equip young people to become citizens interested in their city, its challenges and its history. They aim to foster their awareness of the importance of living together and their commitment to their community.

Our programs talk about Montreal, its history, its territory and its people, through such perspectives as neighborhoods, immigration, citizen power and disability. The varied activities that make up our programs encourage students to share their experiences, develop critical thinking skills and empathy, and foster civic engagement.