Julien Couture Resource Centre (JCRC)
Support for oral communication
Our workshops and conversation partners in English and French help you start or continue your language journey in a relaxed and stimulating environment. Come put your skills to the test with the help of our student facilitators!
You have two options available: workshops, where you talk with peers (up to five people), or one-on-one conversations with partners, which allow you to learn French or English at your own pace in a more personalized way. Meet your conversations partners!
Study areas
Take advantage of our open, friendly space and the resources available on site:
- Computers equipped with software for writing support (e.g., Antidote)
- Study rooms to work in teams and have the best chances of success on homework and exams
- A space reserved for professors and students in second-language teaching, linguistics and bilingualism studies
Discover resources available to you
Educational resources catalogue
Browse our online catalogue for educational resources, journals, magazines, board games and more.
ILOBify
ILOBify helps uOttawa FSL and ESL learners find resources, services and information to communicate confidently in English and French.
Linguistic risk-taking
Take linguistic risks, build confidence and make the most of uOttawa’s bilingual campus with the Linguistic Risk-taking Passport.
The Mauril app, a fun way to learn French and English
Learn English and French with Mauril through engaging CBC and Radio-Canada content, quizzes and interactive activities.
Contact us
Julien Couture Resource Centre (JCRC)
Hamelin Hall (MHN)
70 Laurier Avenue East, Room 02
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 613-562-5800, #3386 (Teaching) & #3387 (Learning)
Hours of operation
Summer 2026
Monday to Friday
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For any urgent matters, please send an email to [email protected].
