The Simpsons Returns to Quebec

May 11, 2026, 19:10
CanadaEntertainment

Introduction

Bell Media and Disney have a new deal. Now, people in Quebec can watch The Simpsons in their own French style again.

Main Body

Before this, another company called Corus stopped the show. People had to watch the show in European French. Many people did not like this. Thousands of people signed a letter online. They wanted the Quebec French version back. They love the local words and jokes in the show. Now, the show returns this autumn. You can watch season 36 on Noovo and Crave. You can still watch the first 35 seasons on Disney+. The Quebec show is a bit slow. The American show is on season 37. The Quebec show is on season 36.

Conclusion

Quebec viewers can watch the show on Noovo and Crave this fall.

Learning

🕰️ Then vs. Now

In the story, we see how things changed. Let's look at how to describe a change in a simple way:

The Past (What happened before)

  • "People had to watch..."
  • "Another company stopped the show."

The Present (What is happening now)

  • "People can watch..."
  • "The show returns..."

💡 Simple Rule: The 'Can' Shift When something becomes possible again, we use can.

  • Old state: No possibility →\rightarrow "People did not like this."
  • New state: Possibility →\rightarrow "You can watch season 36."

🔑 Useful Word Bank

  • Again →\rightarrow One more time.
  • Still →\rightarrow Continuing from before (e.g., "You can still watch the first 35 seasons").

Vocabulary Learning

deal (n.)
an agreement between parties
Example:Bell Media and Disney signed a new deal.
watch (v.)
to look at something carefully
Example:You can watch The Simpsons on Noovo.
show (n.)
a television program
Example:The Simpsons is a popular show.
season (n.)
a set of episodes of a TV series
Example:Season 36 of The Simpsons is now available.
letter (n.)
a written message
Example:Thousands of people signed a letter online.
online (adj.)
available via the internet
Example:They signed the letter online.
version (n.)
a particular form of something
Example:They wanted the Quebec French version back.
local (adj.)
belonging to a particular area
Example:They love the local words and jokes.
jokes (n.)
humorous statements
Example:The show is full of jokes.
autumn (n.)
the season after summer
Example:The show returns this autumn.
fall (n.)
the season after summer (Canadian usage)
Example:The show will be on Noovo this fall.
slow (adj.)
not fast
Example:The Quebec show is a bit slow.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people did not like this.
liked (v.)
enjoyed
Example:Many people did not like this.
signed (v.)
put one's name on a document
Example:Thousands of people signed a letter online.
wanted (v.)
desired
Example:They wanted the Quebec French version back.
love (v.)
have affection for
Example:They love the local words and jokes.
returns (v.)
comes back
Example:The show returns this autumn.
can (modal)
have the ability
Example:You can watch season 36 on Noovo.
again (adv.)
once more
Example:People can watch the show again in their own French style.
another (det.)
one more
Example:Another company called Corus stopped the show.
own (det.)
belonging to oneself
Example:People can watch the show in their own French style.
Quebec (n.)
a province in Canada
Example:People in Quebec can watch The Simpsons.
French (adj.)
relating to France or French language
Example:People can watch The Simpsons in French.
European (adj.)
relating to Europe
Example:People had to watch the show in European French.
American (adj.)
relating to the United States
Example:The American show is on season 37.
first (adj.)
preceding in order
Example:You can still watch the first 35 seasons on Disney+.
style (n.)
a manner of doing something
Example:The show is in their own French style.
bit (n.)
a small part
Example:The Quebec show is a bit slow.
back (adv.)
return to a previous position
Example:They wanted the Quebec French version back.