According to the Languages for the Future report commissioned by the British Council, fluency in foreign languages is becoming a growing necessity for the UK’s economy, security and global position over the next 20 years.
French occupies a leading position among “the ten most important languages for the UK’s future”. According to a survey, “three quarters of the UK public are unable to speak any of these languages well enough to hold a conversation”.
Here are a few interesting facts about the French language:
Traditionally used as the language of diplomacy, French is among the six official languages and one of the two working languages of the United Nations, along with English. It is the official or working language of several international or regional organisations, and among the three working languages of the European Union, together with German and English. (Translated from https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Français).
Do you have an idea of how widely French is spoken around the world?
Do you know 10 good reasons for learning French?
So, let’s speak French!