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IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING FRENCH – PART 1
1.
Knowing French will allow you not only to function but to compete effectively
in the global economy of the future.
In
many European countries, a second language is introduced in primary school and
a third language in middle school. International job applicants who are
proficient in at least two languages will be at a distinct advantage in the
global market. When you know French, you can be part of communications and
transactions occurring daily in French on every continent.
2.
French is, along with English, the only language spoken on all five continents
More
than 220 million people speak French on all the five continents. French is a
major language of international communication. It is the second most widely
learned language after English and the sixth most widely spoken language in the
world. French is also the second most widely taught language after English, and
is taught on every continent. The OIF, an international organisation of
French-speaking countries, is made up of 77 member States and governments.
France also operates the biggest international network of cultural institutes,
which run French-language course for close on a million learners.
3.
An inspiring career language and Job opportunity
If
you are seriously considering the international job market, adding French to
your English-speaking abilities will boost your chances of landing a lucrative
job. Most companies operating in the aeronautic, automotive, banking and
finance, hotel management, international trade, journalism and media, education,
luxury goods, and retailing sectors demand French as a prerequisite for
recruitment.
A
knowledge of French opens the doors to High-paying language jobs in
several French companies, namely, L’Oreal, BIC, Atari, Axa, BNP Paribas,
Orange, Airbus, Alstom, Alcatel, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Lacoste, Michelin,
Christian Dior, Carrefour, Peugeot, Michelin and many more.