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You are never too old to learn a second language

It does not need to take long to learn the language

It is possible to learn it on your own

It can be fun and interesting too!

Just imagine – you are on a first date with this really hot lady/hunk at a posh French restaurant. You pick up the menu and all is in French.  There is no English translation and no pictures too! Gasp!  How do you place your order and not make a fool of yourself beyond the starter dish of foie gras which thankfully has now become a generally-known word for most, and not suffer the consequences such as a wrong order (something you don’t like), or more importantly, a lousy impression?

From red wines to fast cars,French is so much a part of our lives it would be nice to be acquainted with more French vocabulary than the occasional and basic “Oi”,”Merci” and “Je T’aime”.  Better yet, master the language and you are set for an adventure of a lifetime.

Other than English and Chinese, French is about the next most commonly spoken language in and around the world, spanning across the European, North American (Canada) and African continents.  French is also spoken in the Asian and Australasian countries like Laos, Cambodia and Vanuatu where French influence used to be dominant.

Knowledge of French is therefore literally like passport to the world – you will not need to feel fear in a foreign land where you cannot speak or understand the local language.

Being able to speak fluently in and understand French not only helps to make your travels more painless, particularly to the European, Canadian and the exotic African regions, which have in the recent years gained popularity due to friendlier currency rates and increased affluence of the general public; it also helps you to make an impression with your friends and new acquaintances alike; it is also a feel-good factor for oneself, being able to converse and understand another language besides the one(s) you are taught since young and in school.

So how does one master the French language?  There are several ways to go about it, including attending French language courses at language institutions, or taking up a correspondence course, or simply picking up a book on learning French at your nearest bookstore or online, just to name a few.

The most common and probably the easiest way is perhaps to pick up basic vocabulary for a start, and then progress to simple short sentences and further.  Of course, it is important to speak French constantly.  Don’t be afraid to utter all the French words and sentences you learn at regular intervals, afterall, practice makes perfect!  Not only will you benefit from the practice, your friends will also pick up French in the course of your constant exchange!

With so many benefits attached to it, go ahead, learn French today, enjoy it and master it!

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