For my language in high school, I asked myself which is more useful to learn: French or German? I chose French somewhat at random, but it turned out to be the best choice by far and has had a lasting positive impact on my life. Overall, French is more useful than German. More people speak … Read more
Before any trip abroad, it’s a good idea to know how well the locals will speak English. Before my first trip to Paris I remember wondering: can I get by with English in France? Yes, you can speak English in France and almost always get by. In general, you will have an easier time in … Read more
My story of learning French is one of success. I learned it, moved to Europe from Florida, and set up a life here. Learning French was a life changer for me, and I believe it’s more than worth learning for you. In gist, learning French greatly increases your job prospects in international business, law, and … Read more
I’ve heard many students say that French is a hard language to learn. To me, that means they aren’t learning as fast or as easily as they would like. The US Department of State ranks French among the easiest languages to learn, however, so I decided to investigate. The #1 reason why French seems so … Read more
I’ve spoken French fluently for several years, and recently I asked myself what the hardest thing about learning it was for me. I also asked 2 of my American friends who learned the language, as well as 3 of my current French roommates, and compiled that information here. Overall, the hardest thing about learning French … Read more