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Benefits of Speaking French

Benefits of Speaking French

Madame PhillipsMadame Phillips

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Test Your Knowledge!Test Your Knowledge!

True or False? True or False?

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Test Your Knowledge!Test Your Knowledge!

True or False?

More countries have French as their official language than Spanish.

True or False?

More countries have French as their official language than Spanish.

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La FrancophonieLa Francophonie

True!True!

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La FrancophonieLa Francophonie French is the official language in 32

countries. French is the official language in 32

countries.

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La FrancophonieLa Francophonie French is the official language in 32

countries. French is spoken on ALL six inhabited

continents.

French is the official language in 32 countries.

French is spoken on ALL six inhabited continents.

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La FrancophonieLa Francophonie French is the official language in 32

countries. French is spoken on ALL the continents Fifty-six (56) countries & governments

make up the francophone (French-speaking) community.

French is the official language in 32 countries.

French is spoken on ALL the continents Fifty-six (56) countries & governments

make up the francophone (French-speaking) community.

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The French-speaking worldThe French-speaking worldThe French-speaking worldThe French-speaking world

The 56 countries & governments The 56 countries & governments of the French-speaking worldof the French-speaking world

The 56 countries & governments The 56 countries & governments of the French-speaking worldof the French-speaking world

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What do all these people have in common?

What do all these people have in common?

They can all speak French! They can all speak French!

Some French people you may know

Some French people you may know

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Some famous French historical figures

Some famous French historical figures

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Why I like speaking FrenchWhy I like speaking French “I love traveling. Besides France, I

was able to practice my French in many other countries such as Canada, Cambodia, Vietnam, Peru, Egypt, and even the U.S. I have met French speaking people in nearly every place I’ve traveled, and I now have French-speaking friends all over the world.”

- Mme Phillips

“I love traveling. Besides France, I was able to practice my French in many other countries such as Canada, Cambodia, Vietnam, Peru, Egypt, and even the U.S. I have met French speaking people in nearly every place I’ve traveled, and I now have French-speaking friends all over the world.”

- Mme Phillips

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My friendsMy friends

My British friend Sam who speaks English, French, & Italian

Global Peace Boat Voyage

Being multilingual helped us travel around the world!

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What about every day people?

What about every day people?

“I grew up in Chicago speaking English and Spanish, but I like to speak French with my friends. It’s like a secret language when we don’t want everybody to know our business!

- Juan

“I grew up in Chicago speaking English and Spanish, but I like to speak French with my friends. It’s like a secret language when we don’t want everybody to know our business!

- Juan

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A French-speaking teenager’s

point of view

A French-speaking teenager’s

point of view “It’s cool being able to

speak French. I can make friends on facebook who live in other countries. One day I hope to visit them.”

- Eric

“It’s cool being able to speak French. I can make friends on facebook who live in other countries. One day I hope to visit them.”

- Eric

A French-speaking college student’s point of view

A French-speaking college student’s point of view

“I love speaking French because I can understand music, magazines, TV shows, soap operas, movies and jokes that not everyone can. That makes me special.”

- Jenny

“I love speaking French because I can understand music, magazines, TV shows, soap operas, movies and jokes that not everyone can. That makes me special.”

- Jenny

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Poor Zoe! She can only speak

English.

Poor Zoe! She can only speak

English. “I am limited to who I can talk to

because not everyone can speak English. I think I should learn another language because otherwise I will always remain an outsider when I travel and even in some communities here in the U.S.”

- Zoe

“I am limited to who I can talk to because not everyone can speak English. I think I should learn another language because otherwise I will always remain an outsider when I travel and even in some communities here in the U.S.”

- Zoe

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Personal Benefits of Speaking French

Personal Benefits of Speaking French

Make friends from all over the world. French is spoken on all 6 inhabited continents!

Make friends from all over the world. French is spoken on all 6 inhabited continents!

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Personal Benefits of Speaking French

Personal Benefits of Speaking French

Make friends from all over the world. French is spoken on all 5 inhabited continents!

Do you like to travel? Wouldn’t it be nice to communicate with the people you meet on your trips? (Not everyone speaks English!)

Make friends from all over the world. French is spoken on all 5 inhabited continents!

Do you like to travel? Wouldn’t it be nice to communicate with the people you meet on your trips? (Not everyone speaks English!)

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Personal Benefits of Speaking French

Personal Benefits of Speaking French

Make friends from all over the world. French is spoken on all 5 inhabited continents!

Do you like to travel? Wouldn’t it be nice to communicate with the people you meet on your trips? (Not everyone speaks English!)

Explore cultural avenues that would otherwise be closed to you. Take up French cooking classes. Watch French movies focusing on the screen, not subtitles. Listen to French rap or pop music and understand what your favorite artists are saying. Read great books, plays, and poetry. And much more!

Make friends from all over the world. French is spoken on all 5 inhabited continents!

Do you like to travel? Wouldn’t it be nice to communicate with the people you meet on your trips? (Not everyone speaks English!)

Explore cultural avenues that would otherwise be closed to you. Take up French cooking classes. Watch French movies focusing on the screen, not subtitles. Listen to French rap or pop music and understand what your favorite artists are saying. Read great books, plays, and poetry. And much more!

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Educational Benefits of Speaking French

Educational Benefits of Speaking French

Did you know that 30-50% of the English language comes from French?

French can help you with your English! Students who learn French perform better on

standardized tests. Studying French has been shown to boost ACT/SAT

scores. Studying French enhances critical thinking & problem-

solving skills, which helps you excel in other subjects, like English, math, and science.

Did you know that 30-50% of the English language comes from French?

French can help you with your English! Students who learn French perform better on

standardized tests. Studying French has been shown to boost ACT/SAT

scores. Studying French enhances critical thinking & problem-

solving skills, which helps you excel in other subjects, like English, math, and science.

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Educational Benefits of Speaking French

Educational Benefits of Speaking French

Did you know that 30-50% of the English language comes from French?

Satisfy high school and college requirements. CPS requires 2 years of foreign language for graduation

and most universities today require at least 2 years of foreign language for admission. If you take a foreign language now, it could save you money later! The fewer college courses you need to take, the cheaper your tuition will be.

Did you know that 30-50% of the English language comes from French?

Satisfy high school and college requirements. CPS requires 2 years of foreign language for graduation

and most universities today require at least 2 years of foreign language for admission. If you take a foreign language now, it could save you money later! The fewer college courses you need to take, the cheaper your tuition will be.

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So…how do I get started?You’re already on your way! You’re already on your way!

Do you recognize these words?Do you recognize these words?

So…how do I get started?You’re already on your way! You’re already on your way!

Do you recognize these words?Do you recognize these words?fiancé faux pas genre

agent bouquetchauffeur unique façade

avant-gardeentrepreneur chic

déjà vuspécial

petite cuisinesouvenir RSVP

fiancé faux pas genre agent bouquet

chauffeur unique façade avant-garde

entrepreneur chic déjà vu

spécialpetite cuisinesouvenir RSVP

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But. . .how can French help me get a job?

But. . .how can French help me get a job?

Amnesty International Interpol International Olympic

Committee North American Free Trade

Agreement (NAFTA) North Atlantic Treaty

Organization (NATO)

Amnesty International Interpol International Olympic

Committee North American Free Trade

Agreement (NAFTA) North Atlantic Treaty

Organization (NATO)

Org. for Economic Cooperation + Development (OECD) Red Cross and Red Crescent United Nations (UN) World Health Organization (WHO) World Trade Organization (WTO)

French is mandated in these organizations:

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What jobs use French?What jobs use French? Teacher Translator/

interpreter Ambassador Diplomat Flight attendant Hotel staff

Teacher Translator/

interpreter Ambassador Diplomat Flight attendant Hotel staff

Tour guide Travel agent CIA operative Singer Actor International businessman/womanAnd more!

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Professional Benefits of Speaking French

Professional Benefits of Speaking French

Broaden your job prospects. You decide who your employer is going to be; don’t let your choices be limited! By speaking French you can work for domestic or international companies and organizations. You can even work abroad!

Broaden your job prospects. You decide who your employer is going to be; don’t let your choices be limited! By speaking French you can work for domestic or international companies and organizations. You can even work abroad!

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Professional Benefits of Speaking French

Professional Benefits of Speaking French

Broaden your job prospects. You decide who your employer is going to be; don’t let your choices be limited! By speaking French you can work for domestic or international companies and organizations. You can even work abroad!

Broaden your horizons. When you study a language you also learn about the culture. You can use your cultural knowledge to make business connections and lasting impressions. Use your finesse to excel at international relations.

Broaden your job prospects. You decide who your employer is going to be; don’t let your choices be limited! By speaking French you can work for domestic or international companies and organizations. You can even work abroad!

Broaden your horizons. When you study a language you also learn about the culture. You can use your cultural knowledge to make business connections and lasting impressions. Use your finesse to excel at international relations.

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Professional Benefits of Speaking French

Professional Benefits of Speaking French

Broaden your job prospects. You decide who your employer is going to be; don’t let your choices be limited! By speaking French you can work for domestic or international companies and organizations. You can even work abroad!

Broaden your horizons. When you study a language you also learn about the culture. You can use your cultural knowledge to make business connections and lasting impressions. Use your finesse to excel at international relations.

Build up your resume. Employers get stacks of resumes. How will you

make yours stand out? Show that you went the extra mile; show that you have unique skills.

Broaden your job prospects. You decide who your employer is going to be; don’t let your choices be limited! By speaking French you can work for domestic or international companies and organizations. You can even work abroad!

Broaden your horizons. When you study a language you also learn about the culture. You can use your cultural knowledge to make business connections and lasting impressions. Use your finesse to excel at international relations.

Build up your resume. Employers get stacks of resumes. How will you

make yours stand out? Show that you went the extra mile; show that you have unique skills.

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Where can I practice French outside class?

Where can I practice French outside class?

Join the Alliance Française Watch French films (Check out Facets they show French

films in their cinema and have an enormous French video collection) Listen to French music (Check out www.radiofrance.fr)

Read French books & magazines (CPL, Alliance Française, and Europa books have large collections)

Go to French restaurants with French staff (Kiki’s Bistro, La Crêperie, etc.)

Join the Alliance Française Watch French films (Check out Facets they show French

films in their cinema and have an enormous French video collection) Listen to French music (Check out www.radiofrance.fr)

Read French books & magazines (CPL, Alliance Française, and Europa books have large collections)

Go to French restaurants with French staff (Kiki’s Bistro, La Crêperie, etc.)

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Check out these websites:Check out these websites:

http://french.about.com/

http://www.quia.com/shared/french/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/

http://www.radiofrance.fr/

http://www.listenlive.eu/france.html

http://french.about.com/

http://www.quia.com/shared/french/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/

http://www.radiofrance.fr/

http://www.listenlive.eu/france.html

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Bon Courage!!!Bon Courage!!!