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English and French together (French is the mother tongue of about 7.8 million Canadians) · 2 writing systems
Language of Canada
Welcome to the vibrant world of Canadian languages! In Canada, people speak both English and French as official languages. Besides these, you can hear many beautiful Indigenous languages spoken by the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Each language adds its own special stories and traditions, making Canada a place full of rich sounds and cultures.
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About the Script
In Canada, English and French are the main languages. English uses letters similar to what you probably know, while French has some interesting accents over letters that change how they sound.
Script Explorer
French accents
French adds little marks called accents on top of letters. They tell you how to say the letter. Canadian French is spoken a bit differently from the French of France.
Inuktitut syllabics
Inuit in Canada's north can write Inuktitut with a beautiful set of shapes called syllabics. Each shape stands for a whole sound, and turning it a different way changes the sound.
Phrase Cards
Fun Fact
Canada is officially bilingual, so its federal government offers services in both English and French.
Fun Fact
Nunavut, a territory in northern Canada, recognizes Inuktitut as one of its official languages.
Cultural Note
Canada values multiculturalism and bilingualism, which plays a crucial role in its identity.
Vocabulary
In the United States, there's no official language, but in Canada, the two main languages are English and French!
