jksnap36 Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 So I checked off the box that I am able to speak French on OMSAS. I can speak it but def wouldnt classify myself as a bilingual candidate. I've heard that UOTTAWA asks fr question to individuals who checked off that box on OMSAS...What kind of questions can I expect? Are they easy? Can I answer in English (and if I do, will this negatively affect my chance?) Appreciate everyone's help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottawa_Is_life Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Just a question, do you happen to know where this bilingual checkbox is located? I wasn't able to find it on my OMSAS Application, but am scared that I might have checked it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle_MD Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 You most definitely should be answering the question in French, try your best - if you checked off that you can speak French then you need to show them that! Practice as much as possible beforehand. Most people agree that the questions are rather simple but you should really be prepared for anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jksnap36 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 You most definitely should be answering the question in French, try your best - if you checked off that you can speak French then you need to show them that! Practice as much as possible beforehand. Most people agree that the questions are rather simple but you should really be prepared for anything. Thanks for answering. So they don't give any option to answer in english eh? my french is really rusty and im not sure if they would judge my poor fr answer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cytosine Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 My personal opinion is that it may not look good if a candidate wrote on their application that they spoke a language and then was unable or unwilling to communicate in that language during the interview. I think it would be best to practice your French and then at least give it a try during the interview! Trying will look much better than not trying at all (and perhaps coming off as a liar). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald_Duck Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I would say come out as honest, start with your answer and you can mention your français est comme ci comme ca if you are obviously struggling, but that you understand perfectly and can communicate slowly. Make sure to try your best to answer 100% in french, even if you hesitate, do not give up easily and revert to English unless you are clearly stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.