Why should you learn French, or any language for that matter? It’s a good question to ask, and an important question to answer. First, let’s look at the reasons for learning a foreign language, according to the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL):
Students who learn foreign languages:
- perform better on tests
- develop reading skills better
- get higher ACT and SAT scores
- perform better in college and university
- think clearer
- have a more positive outlook on the global community
- are more willing to take social risks such as traveling,
- are able to perform jobs and have careers in multiple areas
Now, lets look at why to learn French, according to Virginia Tech:
- French is the official language of: The United Nations, NATO, UNESCO, European Community, The Red Cross
- French is the primary language of Canada, our largest trading partner
- There are more than 2,300 French companies in the US
- More tourists visit France than any other country in the world
- France is the 4th largest producer of automobiles in the world
- France is a global leader in areo-space (Airbus)
- France has one of the most advanced phone systems in the world
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