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WHY FRENCH ?
French is one of the official languages in dozens of international organizations, including:
Organization
Amnesty International
European Union (EU)
International Olympic Committee
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Red Cross and Red Crescent
United Nations (UN)
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
The French language
covers the world !
French and English are the only languages spoken as a native
language on 5 continents.
Map of the french - speaking world
French is the 2nd mostcommonly studied foreign language in the world (after English).
Economy & BusinessFrance is :
** the 2nd largest exporter of food products.** the 4th largest recipient of U.S. investment abroad. ** one of the world’s top 7 wealthiest countries (along with Canada).** the 3rd most productive country.
France is the 2nd most frequently used language of the Internet.
France is the crossroads of Europe, the world’s largest consumer market.
Society & Culture
• French is considered the 2nd most influential language in the world.
• France has consistently been the #1 tourist destination in the world. (79 million visitors in 2007).
• French is the 1st or 2nd language in 55 countries or regions.
• Over 200 million people in the world speak French.
• An understanding of French is a stepping stone to communication in other Romance languages.
Society & Culture
• France has won 14 Nobel prizes in literature, more than any other country.
• French is the language of cuisine, fashion, architecture, theatre, arts, and dance.
Knowing French will…Allow you to compete effectively in the global
economy.
Increase your job opportunities and salary potential.
Significantly improve your chances of being accepted to university and graduate school.
Knowing French will…
Enhance your travel in the world.
Knowing French will…
Open your door to art, literature, music, dance, fashion, cuisine, and cinema.
Knowing French will…
Knowing French will…
Develop your critical and creative thinking skills.
Increase your appreciation of other people and cultures.
Knowing French will…
FRENCH IN ENGLISHFrench is unique among the modernlanguages of the world in its contributions to English.
Study French and enrich your English !
French is not a “foreign” language !
DID YOU KNOW THAT…?Following the Norman invasion of England in 1066, thousands of French words passed into the English language.
If you speak English, you already know some 15,000 French words without ever having studied French !!!
More than half of all English words are derived from French.
See how much you already understand in the following text about the United States’ most important trading partner !
La province du Québec fait partie du Canada. Il y a beaucoup d’attractions touristiques au Québec.
YOUR S.A.T. CONNECTION
French remains the main provider of foreign words into English, a borrowing that continues today.
Because English has adopted so many words of French origin, by studying French, you will enhance your English vocabulary skills, be able to decode many unfamiliar English words, and build English vocabulary.
Studying French increases your confidence when you take the S.A.T. And thus
improves your chances of getting a high score.
See how many English words of French origin you can identify in the following
passage !
Look at the résumés of many entrepreneurs, and you will find they know the important liaison French gives people in our global economy. French is no longer a language of the élite. After English it is the most widely used language for communication in today’s world of the arts, business, technology, hospitality, medicine, and diplomacy.
French words commonly used in the
English language
BON APPÉTIT
“good appetite”
The closest English equivalent is "Enjoy your meal."
C’EST LA VIE !
“That’s life”
DÉJÀ VU
“already seen”-- the feeling that you have already
seen or done something
RSVP
“respond, please”Répondez, S'il Vous Plaît
SOME FRENCH-SPEAKING CELEBRITIES
ANGELINA JOLIE
American Actress
JOHNNY DEPP
American Actor
LANCE ARMSTRONG
Professional road racingcyclist.
7-time Tour de Francewinner
ORLANDO
BLOOM
British actor
UMA THURMAN
American actress
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
Actor
&
Governor of
California
Speaking French won't make you gain weight.
French doesn't melt in your mouth or in your hands.
French isn't bad for your teeth.
You never run out of French.
You can speak French before, during, and after meals.
Too much French won't make you sick.
French won't make you hyper.
Sharing French is better than speaking it alone.
Reasons why French is better thaneverything … even chocolate !
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SIGHTS OF FRANCE
PARIS
FRENCH PROGRAM AT Satz Middle School & Holmdel High
Opportunity to compete in French contests such as the National French Exam – Le Grand Concours
Trips to France during the spring break to experience the language and culture (every few years)
La journée d’immersion (French Immersion Day): an entire day of full immersion in French language and culture. (in March)
Teachers: Three French teachers, each of whom has over 20 years’ experience in teaching French. Sequential program which culminates with AP French French Honor Society High French AP success rate
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