Literal question
8. What language(s), other than English or French, can this person speak well enough to conduct a conversation?
[] None
Or
[] Specify other language(s) ________
Interviewer instructions
Question 8: Knowledge of other languages
The results from this question will indicate how many Canadians can communicate in languages other than English or French. This information is used to assess language diversity and retention.
If no languages other than English or French are spoken, mark the circle labelled None.
Do not report a language learned at school unless a conversation of some length on various topics can be carried out in that language.
For a child who has not yet learned a language, report a language other than English or French if used often at home.
If deaf or mute, report a sign language if used.
If a person speaks an Indian language (from India), do not report Indian but rather the specific language such as Hindi, Urdu or Punjabi.
If a person speaks an Amerindian (North American Indian) language, report the specific Amerindian language such as Cree or Ojibway.
