Why Learn French?

 

Understand the “Language of Love”. French (le Français) is not just spoken in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Monaco, but also in numerous African countries, the Caribbean, Oceania and it is the second official language in Canada. Often called “La plus belle Langue” (the most beautiful language), because of its elegant, smooth and melodious sound. 

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Is French hard to learn?

 

Not at all! French is one of the easiest languages to learn if you already speak English. More than half of the vocabulary of English comes directly from French - so you’ve got a huge head start on learning the language from one of our French tutors. 

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Fun Facts about French

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• The King’s Speech! Established by William the Conqueror, for about 300 years (1066-1362) French was the official language in England. 

• France’s motto ‘Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité’ (liberty, equality, fraternity) first appeared at the time of the French Revolution between 1789-1799. Together with “Marianne”, the personification of the motto, it symbolizes the Republic’s triumph, ending the monarchy and the feudal system. 

• Located in the heart of Paris, the Louvre is the most visited museum in the world! Perhaps its most famous art works are the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.