Learning a new language is generally a difficulty for everyone. However, French is not as complicated as it may seem. Some of the French grammar can be considered very confusing, but, the language can be learned without too many struggles. French is known to be one of the more accessible languages, especially for North American and European people. There are plenty of similarities between French, English, Spanish, and other Romance languages. However, it will ultimately be up to you to put in the work, commitment, and effort to learn French.

If we take into consideration the FSI scale which ranks French as a “category I language,” then we can conclude that French is “more similar to English” in comparison to categories III and IV “hard” or “super-hard” languages. The French language is one of the easiest languages to learn for a native English speaker, as they share many commonalities such as the alphabet. Theoretically speaking, it should take on average 30 weeks to achieve proficiency in French. Being a Romance language, you will be able to find plenty of similarities between French and English words, which also makes it easier to understand and increase your vocabulary. However, it is still very important to practice what you learn and keep track of your progress while on your French language journey. There are also a few challenging differences you must keep an eye out for if you want to become fluent in the language.

There are some challenges that students confront while learning French. One of the biggest challenges for students is oral comprehension. The reason for this is because of the variations in vernacular, the urgency of listening, our brains’ resistance to the spoken word, and silent letters. Without oral comprehension, students are completely disabled from learning the language. Other challenges are easier to overcome, however, our native-level teachers will still be able to help you conquer this challenge and succeed.

There are many reasons why people should start learning French. Around the world, there are about 300 million people that speak French as their native language. You will be able to find countries that use French as their official language on five different continents. According to the OIF, an international organization of French-speaking countries, there are about 88 member states and governments which utilize French. French is also the second most widely learned language after English. Lastly, French is also one of the most important languages used in politics and the cultural industries.

The French teachers provided for your intensive online courses with Lingoda are all native-level speakers with many years of teaching experience, especially remotely. We always make sure that we provide our students with the highest quality level of online language education. Our teachers will be able to support you along your language learning journey from day one, as well as be capable of giving you a top-notch education. All of our teachers went through a strict interview process, as well as rigorous training where they learned about Lingoda’s methods and standards.

French is the second most learned language in the world, as well as being the fifth most spoken. Also, French is the main language for many major international and regional institutions and cultural industries. If you wish to work in a French-speaking country or for a French company, speaking the language will be essential. Lastly, being able to speak another language will make you very appealing to any job.