Read article / Read analysis for possible explanations Inside Higher Ed reports that French majors made far larger gains during college than students in other majors, in their writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills, as measured by the CLA (Collegiate Learning Assessment).ABC News reports that according to Bloomberg Rankings, French is the second most useful language in the world for business.
Read the article and think about the study's methodology, to see if you agree with the bank's analysis. Forbes reports that French is the language of the future, according to a study by Natixis investment bank projecting French will be the "most-spoken language in the world" by 2050.Studying in a French-speaking region makes you more creative.ĭon't believe unsubstantiated claims? Read on for the evidence.French is one of the top ten majors most likely to lead to less unemployment and higher earnings.French is the second most useful language in the world for business.Some just fall in love. If you already chose French, you know your reasons. Here are a few practical reasons to study French you may not know.
Some people choose French because it is spoken in so many countries. Others enjoy exploring the rich literary, historical and cultural traditions of the French-speaking world.