1. Learning only one language is not enough
A student who speaks several languages will increase his chances on the labour market in his own country and internationally. Learning another language means opening up new horizons, both personal and professional.

2. French is the only language spoken by more than 200 million people on the 5 continents
French is a major language of international communication. It is the most learned foreign language after English. French is also the second most taught foreign language in the world and on all continents.

3. An asset for your professional career
Speaking French is an asset to find a job with the many French multinationals in various sectors (distribution, automotive, luxury, aeronautics, etc.). France, the fifth largest trading power, attracts entrepreneurs, researchers and the best foreign students.

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4. The discovery of an incomparable cultural universe
French is the language of culture. Every course with Edmond FLE is accompanied by a cultural journey into the world of fashion, gastronomy, arts, architecture and science. Learning French also means having access in original version to the texts of the great French writers. It also means having the pleasure of understanding and singing French songs.

 

5. An advantage for studying in France
Speaking French allows students to study in France at reputable universities (La Sorbonne, Pierre and Marie Curie University, etc.) or in the Grandes Écoles (HEC, Polytechnique, ESSEC). Students can also receive grants from the French government to follow a third cycle of studies in all disciplines and obtain an internationally recognized diploma.

 

6. Visit Paris and France
France is the most visited country in the world with more than 70 million visitors per year. With notions of French, it is so much more pleasant to visit Paris and all regions of France but also to understand the culture, mentalities and the art of living in the French way. French is just as useful when visiting Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Monaco, Seychelles…

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7. The language of international relations
French is both a working language and one of the two official languages at the UN, UNESCO, NATO, the European Union, the International Olympic Committee and the International Red Cross. Proficiency in French is essential for anyone considering a career in international organizations.

 
8. An openness to the world
French is the third language on the Internet ahead of Spanish. Understanding French allows us to take another look at the world by communicating with francophones on all continents and by informing ourselves through the major international media in French (TV5, France 24, Radio France Internationale).

 
9. A language for thinking and debating
French is the language of great philosophers (Descartes, Sartre,...) and renowned scientists (Pierre and Marie Curie, Pasteur,…). By learning French, you also learn to argue and present different points of view which is very useful in discussions or negotiations.

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10. The Language of "les Lumières"
French is the language of the universalist ideals carried by the philosophers of the «Lumières» century who contributed to spread the idea of Human Rights in the world.

11. French is a pleasant language to learn
Contrary to popular belief, French is not a difficult language. It is a language that requires a certain precision but its richness allows to express a multitude of nuances and one can very quickly communicate in French after a few lessons. French is also appreciated by students because it is a sweet, melodious and romantic language.

12. A language for learning other languages
Learning French helps to learn other languages, especially Latin languages (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or Romanian) but also English since French has provided more than 50% of the current English vocabulary.

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13. Quality education
Edmond is known for his dynamism, inventiveness, passion for languages and good humour. This results in highly motivated students who progress rapidly.

 

14. A creative language
French is often spoken on a theatre stage. Learning French can help you express yourself and gain self-confidence in front of others.

 

15. Multiple opportunities for exchange
Students can get in touch with other French learners through the students group in Edmond FLE app. It is thus possible to chat with students from all over the world.

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16. Promoting linguistic diversity

Speaking French contributes in an important way to protecting linguistic diversity in the world and to avoiding the exclusive generalization of a single language in a globalized world.

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