Is French useful in USA?

For Americans, since most people learn Spanish in school, speaking French gives you an edge over other jobseekers. Why it’s such an important language: Due to the wide usage of the French language as the second most learned language after English, learning French is extremely valuable.

Is French still relevant?

French was the common “international language” for business and diplomacy for many years and remains an official language of the UN, NATO, World Trade Organisation and the International Olympic Committee.

Is English more important than French?

Believe it or not, but French is the only language, alongside English, that is taught in every country in the world. It ranks as the sixth most widely spoken language after Mandarin Chinese, which makes it definitely worth learning.

Do you need to know another language to get a job?

Unless you live out in the boonies, just knowing another language these days will get you ahead in just about any job that involves talking to customers. Certain languages will get you further than others of course but the mere fact that you speak another language will usually put you ahead of others who don’t.

What kind of jobs can I do with my languages?

For instance, I have friends working (because of their languages) in humanitarian roles for groups like Médecins Sans Frontières and SIL, and other friends working on projects for the international deaf community in sign language training. These kinds of jobs don’t always guarantee a salary however.

Do you have a ‘passion’ for learning languages?

The reality is that for most people they don’t actually have a ‘passion’ or deep interest in learning languages like some of us do. It’s just a means to an end for them.

What motivates you to learn a foreign language?

Of all the people I’ve surveyed and listened to over the years, career is one of the most popular motivators for foreign language learning. The reality is that for most people they don’t actually have a ‘passion’ or deep interest in learning languages like some of us do. It’s just a means to an end for them.