Why Learn French?
- French is spoken by over 100 million people around the world and is one of the most widely understood languages in 5 continents.
- French is an important diplomatic language.
- French is the second language on the internet.
- France is a technologically advanced country.
- France is a leader in the world of art and literature.
- Knowing French will enrich your English.
- Knowing French will help you with your university studies.
- “French-speaking populations are growing faster than English- and Mandarin-speaking ones and it has been forecasted that by the year 2050 French will be the most spoken language in the world (by population).”
Ultimately, learning a foreign language provides appreciation and understanding of other cultures and to become engaged, global citizens.