The French Language - Interesting Facts
The French language is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. There is also a lot of interesting history surrounding the French in France. Over 200 million people in the world are fluent in French, yet not all of them are French. While English is first on the list as the most widely taught language in the world, French is the second most widely taught. The postal service considers French as its official international language and so does the Red Cross. As well, there is a part or Africa which is considered to have the largest concentration in the world of people who are fluent in French.
France and the French language are closely intertwined with American history. The famous Statue of Liberty was a gift to the USA from France. There are also many literary masterpieces that have been translated into English from the French vocabulary. In the USA, French is the most popular second language taken up in higher education and is one of the most in demand languages, with regard to jobs. France is also one of the most popular tourist destinations, with about 100 million people visiting it every year. More than 500,000 Americans are employed in French companies (making it the third largest employer of US citizens) and about 600,000 French people are employed in US enterprises.
Taking a French course on the rich history of France can be a big motivator as you try to learn the language. France has the first nuclear reactor ever and is also home to one of the main research centers for high energy physics. French medicine is known for isolating the AIDS virus and also for the Human Genome Project. The French language can be difficult to learn but if you know more about the eclectic history of the country, then it can make it much more fun. Learning about French cars, such as the Citroen, the Renault and the Peugeot and knowing that you can pronounce their names correctly can be motivating.
Learning to speak French can be a difficult task, but if you learn interesting facts about the country, where the language originates, then it can make it easier. France is the country responsible for the creation of fiber optics, as well as being a top dog in the telecommunications field. Knowing more about France and its history can make learning the French language that much easier. France has some top accomplishments in the aircraft, military and technology industries too. For those who already know how to speak French, it must be exciting to be able to read about all of this in French.
By Travel Editor
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