Reasons for Learning French
Join many people around the world. It may be hard to believe, but the majority of the world does not speak English. The fact is, there are many different ways of communicating all over the globe. The world is getting smaller and as a result we are coming into contact with more people who do not speak English. You will help yourself gain a head start in business and relationships by being able to communicate with people in their language.
Although English has become the major international language, being able to speak French as a second language provides you with many additional opportunities. Speaking French and English is an asset for increasing your chances in the global hunt for employment. The understanding of French opens the doors of French companies in France as well as abroad in all of the French speaking countries of the world.
French is the language of culture a gateway to art, music, dance, fashion, cuisine, and cinema. A casual glance at the world film section of your local video store, France is one of the most popular producers of international films. The Cannes International Film Festival annually attracts the attention of the world when the best films, directors and actors are named. When you understand French you don’t need to rely on subtitles to enjoy a French film.
A language for travel. France is one of the world’s major tourist destinations. Speaking a little French makes your experience so much more enjoyable. An understanding of French offers you insights into French culture, mentality and way of life; Real insights into the cultural differences between Paris, the Cote d’Azur or the coast of Brittany.
Proficiency in French can significantly improve your chances of being accepted to many Universities or graduate schools. In many scientific fields at the graduate level, many Canadian institutions require reading knowledge of French in order for scholars to be able to conduct research. As France continues to be a leader and innovator in science, technology, medicine, and telecommunications, many additional doors could be open to you.
French opens up a wide world of sporting events. At the Olympics French is always an official language used to announce events, winners, and medals. In Canada you can also follow hockey and baseball in French. Le Mans and Monte Carlo for car racing enthusiast, Longchamps for horse racing, the French Tennis Open, and arguably the most famous French event, the Tour de France; all engage fans around the globe.
Improve your English, as different languages have unique ways of expressing ideas, your English benefits from these rich expressions. Knowing another language will help you better understand tenses, prepositions, and all the other parts of speech we normally take for granted. You will find yourself speaking and writing more precise creative sentences.
French is known as the language of love and reason. With Learning French there is the pleasure of learning a beautiful, rich, melodious language. French is also an analytical language that structures thought and develops critical thinking, which is a valuable skill for discussions and negotiations.