Why French?

French has always been one of the most popular language in the world. French is not just a romance language. If you thought that French is mostly used in romantic conversations, posh restaurants and cafés or in fashion events, you’re in for a surprise. According to Richard Shryock of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, http://www.fll.vt.edu/French/whyfrench.html

While any language will be useful for some jobs for some regions, French is the only foreign language that can be useful throughout the world as well as in the United States. French as a foreign language is the most frequently taught language in the world after English. The International Organization of Francophonie has 56 member states and governments.

Of these, 28 countries have French as an official language. French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents. French and English are the only two global languages, after English. The International Organization of Francophonie has 56 member states and governments. Of these, 28 countries have French as an official language. French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents. French and English are the only two global languages.” He also advises English speakers to choose French when deciding for a foreign language as it will give them better opportunities in their studies and careers. He gives more details about the importance of the French language in his website mentioned above. We will just retain the most important facts about the French language:

1. French, along with English, is the official working language of the United Nations, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Committee, the European Community, the International Red Cross etc...
2. One example of the importance of French can be seen in a recent listing of international jobs distributed by the US State Department: 92 required or preferred French, 36 Spanish, 11 a UN language.
3. Of the various types of professional positions for which international organizations recruit, four required French, two Spanish and one Arabic according to the fact sheet released by the Bureau of International Organization Affairs of the U.S Department of State.

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