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5 reasons why French is so important!
Some love it, others hate it - this is the situation with the French language in Switzerland. Many German-speaking Swiss struggle with French grammar throughout their school years and see no personal benefit to learning French. Others, however, associate French with the most beautiful things of all, such as love, French haute cuisine, romantic Paris or the classics of French literature.
At MYTUTOR, we agree and would like to reiterate why French is one of the most valuable languages to learn. Our five powerful reasons:
1- Did you know that French is one of the most spoken languages in the world? French is spoken in over 30 countries around the world. Worldwide, there are about 180 million people who speak French. So if you can count yourself among them, you have the opportunity to communicate with a great many people.
2- Besides English, French is the only language that is a native or official language on five continents. So when you travel, you can get by with English and French almost anywhere with ease.
3- If you intend to work abroad, French is definitely an ace up your sleeve. French is not only geographically widespread, but also the official language of the UN, the EU, NATO, the International Red Cross and many other organizations and associations.
4- But French can also open new doors in Switzerland: Apart from the fact that French is one of our national languages, with a good knowledge of French you can overcome the "Röstigraben" and discover the beauty of French-speaking Switzerland. Travel to Lausanne or Geneva and get to know parts of Swiss history and culture that have remained foreign to you until now.
5- French lets you immerse yourself in the diversity of French and other Francophone cultures: For example, read great works from Molière to Sartre in the original French language, attend classical plays in the Montmartre neighborhood, or follow political events at the Elysée Palace without needing translation. These are just a few of the advantages you can enjoy if you know French.
Whether you like it or not, we support all motivated people in learning French.
MYTUTOR offers French courses for children and teenagers in group or individual lessons. In our courses we try to transfer our enthusiasm for the French language to our students. Learn more about our French courses here!
