WHY LEARN FRENCH? Looking for an international language? Try the French connection!!! It will open doors to a world of opportunities 1

Why is it important to study French? - Start your Type 3 with a thesis statement that you will then develop and defend in the next two paragraphs. - Use at least 3 examples from today's presentation. Underline the examples in your Type 3 Collins writing. FCA's: - Minimum three paragraphs - Spelling - Punctuation -

1. A World Language

French in the US 4

2. A language for the Job Market A knowledge of French opens the doors of French companies in France and other French-speaking parts of the world AU: African Union ECOWAS: Economic Community of West African States French is the official language for commerce and trade in 25 African countries and is the key to communicating with over a quarter of a billion of Africans 5

As the world’s 5th biggest economy and #3 destination for foreign investment, France is a key economic partner. Highest labour productivity Luxury goods Gastronomy Transportation Modern telecommunications

French is the international language of cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual arts, dance and architecture. It offers access to great works of literature, as well as films and songs, in the original French. French is the language of Victor Hugo, Molière, Edith Piaf, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Zinedine Zidane. 7

France is the world’s #1 tourist destination (<70 million visitors yearly) Knowing a little bit of French makes it so much more enjoyable to visit Paris and all the regions of France and offers insights into French culture and way of life.

Speaking French opens up study opportunities at renowned French universities and business schools, ranked among the top higher education institutions in Europe and the world. 9

Jobs opportunities in: the United Nations, the European Union, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Committee, the International Red Cross Amnesty International Interpol … also in : Diplomacy Education Translation and Interpretation Travel hospitality English-speaking jobs in the French- speaking world

50% of English vocabulary is derived from French You probably already know 15,000 French words But attention aux faux-amis ! 12

Communicate in 55 countries on all continents with over 220 million people Succeed in a worldwide community Improve you academic performance Increase your career opportunities in today’s fast-growing global economy Develop a better understanding, appreciation and respect of other people and their cultures