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

2. Why is it important to study French?
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3. 1. A World Language

4. French in the US 4

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

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

15. 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