The French language is one of the most important and spoken languages around the world. In fact, everyone can find this language in the five continents. Canada, Mali, Vanuatu, Lebanon or Belgium are some examples of countries where French is spoken. The UN started to celebrate French Language Day on 20 March of 2010, and now everyone celebrates this international day every year. Nowadays, there are more people who are interested in learning this romance language. What is the motivation to learn French?
If someone is interested to look at the top 10 of the languages most spoken, they could find the French language like the fifth. This information transmits interest to people who want to get by the language in another country. In addition, French is an official language in 32 countries and is the mother tongue of 80 million people. As a consequence, many businesses need people who speak French or they have presence in countries where they speak this language. So, learning this language is also a great idea to have more opportunities to find a job.
French is a language with a lot of history and culture. Over the course of the centuries, France stands out in areas such as literature, art or gastronomy. It is difficult to know someone who doesn't know Julio Verne, Molière or Monet or who hasn't ever eaten crepes or croissants. Everyone knows something about French culture and maybe they are not aware about it. French became the most important language internationally and it was used in diplomacy. As a consequence, their current importance in international organizations like the UN, EU or IMF.
It is very interesting to know that not only learning French but also other languages can change the vision of a person to see the world. So, French is worth it because it can be a language in which a person can discover a different way to live their life. English is usually the first language we learn after our mother tongue, however French would be the perfect language to be trilingual. In a few words, the French language can help you to grow up personally, to be aware about different cultures and to have more laboral opportunities in other countries. And if you consider this moment to start learning French?
If someone is interested to look at the top 10 of the languages most spoken, they could find the French language like the fifth. This information transmits interest to people who want to get by the language in another country. In addition, French is an official language in 32 countries and is the mother tongue of 80 million people. As a consequence, many businesses need people who speak French or they have presence in countries where they speak this language. So, learning this language is also a great idea to have more opportunities to find a job.
French is a language with a lot of history and culture. Over the course of the centuries, France stands out in areas such as literature, art or gastronomy. It is difficult to know someone who doesn't know Julio Verne, Molière or Monet or who hasn't ever eaten crepes or croissants. Everyone knows something about French culture and maybe they are not aware about it. French became the most important language internationally and it was used in diplomacy. As a consequence, their current importance in international organizations like the UN, EU or IMF.
It is very interesting to know that not only learning French but also other languages can change the vision of a person to see the world. So, French is worth it because it can be a language in which a person can discover a different way to live their life. English is usually the first language we learn after our mother tongue, however French would be the perfect language to be trilingual. In a few words, the French language can help you to grow up personally, to be aware about different cultures and to have more laboral opportunities in other countries. And if you consider this moment to start learning French?
RAMÓN PÉREZ
Ramón is a Spanish volunteer involved in the French Language Day.
