1. Why French?

2. In today’s increasingly competitive world market, advanced technologies and globalization have made international communication a necessity. French is a truly global language! French,along with English, is a truly global language— over 250 million people in 53 countries on every continent speak French.

3. French is a truly global language!!! Knowing French will allow you not only to function but to compete effectively in the global economy of the future. Over 250 million people in 53 countries on every continent speak French.

4. The French are leaders in technology!!! France and French- speaking countries are leaders in many technical fields such as transportation and aviation. The world’s fastest rail train (the TGV), largest commercial jet (airbus A380), and most widely used satellite rocket launcher (Ariane) are all French- made.

5. The Airbus A380: the most popular plane in the world The TGV: the fastest train in the world Ariane: The most widely used satellite in the world

6. Speaking French will increase your job opportunities and salary potential. Knowledge of a second language is essential in over 60 occupations.. More than 1,200 French companies have subsidiaries in the U.S and over 200 in Malaysia. Multinationals such as Lafarge (cement), Technips (oil and gas), Alcatel (telecom) and others have set their headquarters in Malaysia. France is a world leader in the development of modern telecommunications, a market with explosive growth potential. MORE French enterprises are setting their sights on Malaysia, and they are not just looking. They are indeed packing and coming. The total number of French enterprises here has increased to 200+ from about 160 in 2003.

7. The US exports more to countries having French as a national language than to countries having any other foreign language. The French Government included Malaysia in its list of 25 overseas priority target markets. Enterprises have set up their headquarters in Malaysia and they prefer to employ local staff who can speak French. More than 200 French!!!

8. France is the world leader in the food industry FIRST exporter of cheese in the world FIRST in food processing FIRST exporter of wines in the world

9. France is the world leader in medical research Leader in cancer research Leader in research on HIV Leader in the pharmaceutical sector Leader in artificial insemination

10. The most important international organizations have French as their official language The International Red Cross The Olympic Committee The United nations The European Union The Red Crescent

11. Learning a new language, like French develops your, communication, critical and creative thinking skills. It will also increase your problem- solving skills and improve your memory, self-discipline, and self-esteem. Knowing French can help you attain a number of important life skills.

12. Af ter the United States, France is the second most visited tourist destination in the world. Paris was recently named by Fortune Magazine as one of the top ten global cities. When you speak French, you can be an educated tourist. Using French enhances your travel opportunities abroad to the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa and beyond.

13. . French is the language of culture opening your door to art, music, dance, fashion, cuisine, and cinema. As you quickly realize when you look at the foreign film section of your local video store, France is one of the most prolific producers of international films. The Cannes International Film Festival annually attracts the attention of the world when the best films, directors and actors are named. When you understand French you don’t need to rely on subtitles to enjoy a French film.

14. 50% of English vocabulary comes from French. The study of French will also enhance your grammar skills. As you develop greater skills in French, you also sharpen your skills in English. Knowing French will improve your vocabulary in English

15. French Culture is one of the most adanced and sophisticated in the world!!! In addition to the 14 Nobel Prizes in Literature, there have been 18 French- speaking Nobel Laureates in Medicine, 9 in Physics and 8 in Chemistry.

16. ALSO, did you know that France has the… Most extensive network of high-speed rail lines largest trout production in the world Largest number of different cheeses Greatest number of chateaux Largest ski area (8000 km of slopes) Highest labor productivity of any nation in the wold (US Bureau of Labor Statistics) FIRST exporter of perfumes in the world

17. Also, France is… World leader in proportion of electricity produced by nuclear power (70-75%) LARGEST recipient of industrial and medical gases ant of U.S. foreign investment FIRST exporter of wines in the world World's largest manufacture of television sets France is the world leader in medical research the world leader in d related services