I must learn French?

Question

Well, my friends who speak French say that I must.

Languages that I would like to learn more than French include (in order of importance to me): Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Danish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, German, Polish, Portugues and some I cannot remember, I am sure.

Hmm... this seems to be a heated topic... most of my question get few answers or receive violations and are deleted.

Once when I was very young, I thought to take French. I had some records and I was using them to learn French. But, the class I signed up for the teacher was so strict that she frighten me and so I took German instead as the teacher was well known to be a lot of fun. He was and I got a good grade where I would have fluncked French.

I think I am already in later life, thanks, Veara. I found many books on French when I was looking for my Dansih and Vietnamese dictionaries. I bought them and so I am concerned that I shouldn't waste them. I speak a number of languages; but, not French.

Peter, at the start I don't think I need to learn what seems to be impolite phrases. It is nice that you know them... but, I think I would like to start with French that is polite at the least.

Answer 1

I like to learn French , so we can learn together, if you like , we can practise together, and vietnamese too, email me [e-mail]

Answer 2

If you want to learn French then learn French, if not, then you aren't required to, unless there is a geographical dilemma which demands it.

I know a little Japanese. Not very much, but more than the average person. I'm not fluent, but I like to believe I'm getting there. Perhaps I can help you there if you have any inquiries about it.

I don't know very much French, but I am studying it, so if you desire any help I could perhaps be of assistance.

Just don't become too carried away with what your friends demand of you, because everyone knows that's not a healthy thing.

I personally think it's a good idea to learn French, but I'm obsessed with foreign languages, so that's natural. If you need to, or want to, then learn it, but you don't *need* to do anything.

Answer 3

I give French lessons to a man who is over sixty and he's doing fine. Learning a new language is excellent brain gym and it can help reduce degeneration of brain cells; scientist have even found that multilingual children are less at risk of suffering from elzeimher's (whatever the spelling) in later life. So go for it! There must be classes at your local community centre or college. E.mail me if you like.

Answer 4

if you don't feel you need it don't get forced into it.
If you want to go ahead but I'll tell you that French is a difficult language to learn. The amount of grammar is 10x the amount than English grammar. there are about 15 different ways to conjugate a verb and to each rule there are a serious set of exceptions,...
It's a lovely language to speak and hear if you can but it ain't easy to learn

Answer 5

I'm french and i had to learn English. i had no choice.
it's difficult to learn a foreign language if you're not interested by the culture or if you have no choice. French is a little difficult, German too (i learned it).
choose a language that you like, it would be easier to learn it.

Answer 6

It is good to learn another language (unlike that fool who answered first...he can't even spell recommend in his own language!)
Which language you choose depends on how you will use it.If you regularly go on holiday to Portugal, learn Portuguese,if you're thinking of going to work in France learn French.
Firstly decide where you are going then decide to learn that language.It's no fun learning a language out of a book or tapes then not being able to use it.Good luck..bon chance..lwc dda...muito sorte.

Answer 7

Any new language you can speak is an added advantage.If your friends are life time friends and you envisage spending a lot of time with them why not give it ago they might even be of help.

Answer 8

u seem to like all languages except french.but french is a very nice and helpful language.trust me,it will help you a lot in later life.and its also very enjoyble.you can also go for german.thats also very helpful.

Answer 9

Parlez vous Francise?

[ Par-lay-voo frough sai?]

do you speak french?

No
[no]
no

Answer 10

I can teach you some French :

Va niquer ta mere espece de sale race !!

In English this translates as "Please go and fornicate with your mother. You species of a dirty race !!"

You will find that this is a common greeting in the Paris suburbs.