Why should you study French?
* There are about 175 million French speakers in 50 countries
* About 2 million people in the US speak French as a first language
* Explore and experience Quebec, the Caribbean, West and North Africa, Europe and the Pacific
Islands through e-mail, travel and study experiences
* The French language is associated with famous artists, authors, medical, technical and scientific
advancements and fashion
* More than 30% of the English vocabulary comes from French
* Learning French can lead to careers in manufacturing, finance, law, government, education,
science, journalism, advertising, telecommunications, and tourism
* Learning French can also help if you work with international organizations such as the
International Red Cross, UNESCO, the World Health Organization, and the International
Olympic Committee
*The majority of American exports are to countries where French is the national language
* Personal reasons may include studying abroad, attending the Cannes Film Festival, serving in the
Peace Corps, working with Medecins sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders), working for a
multinational company or simply the joy of traveling and communicating with other French
speakers
*This is adapted from Margot M. Steinhart’s letter to students in Bien Dit! published by Holt,
Rinehart and Winston in 2008
* There are about 175 million French speakers in 50 countries
* About 2 million people in the US speak French as a first language
* Explore and experience Quebec, the Caribbean, West and North Africa, Europe and the Pacific
Islands through e-mail, travel and study experiences
* The French language is associated with famous artists, authors, medical, technical and scientific
advancements and fashion
* More than 30% of the English vocabulary comes from French
* Learning French can lead to careers in manufacturing, finance, law, government, education,
science, journalism, advertising, telecommunications, and tourism
* Learning French can also help if you work with international organizations such as the
International Red Cross, UNESCO, the World Health Organization, and the International
Olympic Committee
*The majority of American exports are to countries where French is the national language
* Personal reasons may include studying abroad, attending the Cannes Film Festival, serving in the
Peace Corps, working with Medecins sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders), working for a
multinational company or simply the joy of traveling and communicating with other French
speakers
*This is adapted from Margot M. Steinhart’s letter to students in Bien Dit! published by Holt,
Rinehart and Winston in 2008
A very good article about the benefits and necessity of learning a foreign language.
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