Why learn French?
1. Spanish isn't easier to learn than French.
- French has influenced over 1/3 of the modern English language. French may sound funnier, but the words are more recognizable when written. - English has more in common with the French language than any other language. Here are some French words you will likely recognize: résumé, cliché, déjà vu, cul-de-sac, chic, sauté, laissez-faire. 2. International Prevalence -French is the only other language other than English which is taught on ALL continents. - It is an official language in 33 countries (Belgium, Senegal, Madagascar to name a few). It is also commonly spoken in 35 African nations! 3. Economic Benefits to English speakers or those living in the U.S. - France is the second leading investor in the U.S. The U.S. is France's largest foreign investor. - French is an official language of our largest trading partner, Canada. - There are a number of U.S. companies in France. To name a few French companies in the U.S.: Chanel, Dannon, Michelin, Clinique. 4. French is a language of culture. - The French are renowned for their culture - food, art, fashion, music, and history! Take a look at some of the disciplines of these famous French speakers: Victor Hugo– Writer (Les Miserables) Alexandre Dumas- Writer (Three Musketeers) Coco Chanel- Fashion King Louis XIV – Responsible for Versailles Claude Monet- Painter (impressionism) Eva Green- Actress (Casino Royale) Gustave Eiffel- Architecture Daft Punk- 2014 Album of Year Grammy winners David Guetta- Famous DJ |