1. French in the World, and in our Backyard...
French is the second most frequently taught foreign language in the world!
French is spoken in 53 countries or regions, by over 130 million people on five continents.
French is the second most common language on the Internet after English.

2. French in the World, and in our Backyard...
The United States exports more to countries
having French as a national language than
to those of any other language: ranked in
order of importance:
1. French-speaking countries
2. Japan
3. Spanish-speaking countries

3. French in the World, and in our Backyard...
Approximately 50-70% of English vocabulary comes from French.
Students who study French score higher on standardized tests.
French is the 2nd most frequently taught language in the world.
Of a recent posting of international jobs by the US State Department, 111 required or preferred French (as opposed to 45 Spanish, 10 Arabic).
France is the 2nd largest exporter of agricultural and food products after the USA.

4. French in the World, and in our Backyard...
There are over 1,500 French-speaking businesses in the Northeast region, including many French, Swiss, or Belgian companies. Here are some examples:
Mack Trucks
Zenith
RCA-Thomson
Dannon
L’Oréal
Chanel
Air France
Elle Magazine
Michelin Tires
Nestlé

5. French in the World, and in our Backyard...
Other than English, French is the ONLY other language used in official business by many organizations such as the following:
International Labor Bureau
International Monetary Fund
International Red Cross
United Nations
International Olympics Committee
Universal Post Office
NATO
UNESCO

6. French in the World, and in our Backyard...
Why Study French?

7. French in the World, and in our Backyard...
                                               
"Through learning language, we learn about culture.
Through learning about culture, we learn respect for others.
Through learning respect for others, we can hope for peace." ~ Unknown