Why Study French?

1. French is spoken by over one hundred million people in more than 40 locations around the world, either exclusively or in part, in their daily lives. Knowing just English is not always enough in this competitive economy. Being culturally and linguistically savvy can make the difference between making or breaking a connection with that very important person, company, or organization. French is spoken in countries located in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands - making it a very good choice as a second language worth learning! 

2. Politically, French remains to be a very important world language ...  and the second most taught language, after English, in schools around the world.

3. English and French are two major languages of the Internet.

4. No matter where the Olympics are held, the games are announced in two or three languages, English, French, and the language of the host country (if it is not English or French.)

5. Knowledge of French will be an asset in a variety of careers. France is a world leader in high-energy physics research and medical genetics. Many French companies are international and have regional headquarters in the United States. French companies excel in: clothing and fashion, cosmetics, tourism, agriculture, automotive and aerospace industries, and technology. There are opportunities for bi-lingual positions in French/English specifically in those states located near the province of Quebec, as well as Washington, D.C, and Florida.

6. Another benefit in learning French is that it will improve your English. There are many French words that are used in English. Once you learn another language, you can make comparisons between the two and gain a greater understanding of how languages work.

7. Your Reading and Math scores will probably improve! Research has shown that students who study a foreign language score higher in Reading and Math in standardized tests than those students who do not study a foreign language.

8. You’ll learn how to cook some great French food and learn to appreciate fine French art. Ice hockey players speak it; so do ballerinas! French class isn’t just learning about nouns and verbs. It’s also learning to understand the culture of the French speaking people, les francophones.