Language:German or French to learn???

Question

What's better to learn

Answer 1

both! why limit yourself to one? I wish I knew more languages.

Answer 2

It completely depends on what your purpose for learning a language are, and to a lesser extent where you are. Take my own example: I started learning Spanish 2 years ago (almost fluent now) because (a) I want to minister to hurting people in the community and (b) there are a lot of Spanish speakers in our area that fall into that category. Therefore, Spanish was a no-brainer. In other situations, the answer would be different. A few years ago, I was working in Belgium and living in Brussels. There, you need French just to survive - at least, if you want to go beyond the hotel lobby.

The bigger question: do you HAVE a real reason to learn a language? I ask because if you don't have a real good reason to learn, I seriously doubt you will. My boss has been talking about learning French for years for more or less cultural reasons, but that's not a big enough reason to spend the hours and hours of intense study necessary to master a language.

Answer 3

It really depends on why you want to learn.

For travelling abroad, French is better as German is spoken only in Germany, spoken as a dialect in Belgium (part of Belgium), and in Switzerlan (northern part) whereas French is spoken in many African countries, in Switzerland, Belgium, French Canada, and in a few other places all over the world.

For business, well, don't know if German is much used outside of Germany, but it depends on the type of business you want to do. It's still a powerful country, anyway. French is spoken in the EU, and it's still considered a good language to learn for international business, although you'll be ok with English, anyway.

If it's for pleasure... Well, in the end, German is easier as, even if at first it can be difficult because of the grammar, it's a very logical language, whereas French has plenty of rules, and exceptions to the rules (plus a tricky pronunciation for Eglish-speakers).

Answer 4

I heard that half of the words in english come from the French (or from Latin via French). So learn French first, it will probably deepen your understanding of English and enrich your vocabulary.
If you plan to travel abroad, keep in mind that French is the official language in 41 countries! So it might be useful then.

Answer 5

Learn french for more success in business.German to impress your Friends.

Answer 6

Depends, what are you learning it for? No reason, or are you planning on moving to a country where one of them is spoken? This should help you choose.

Answer 7

French...all the way. Then Spanish, then Italian, then Portuguese

Answer 8

german for education and music,
french for society, fashon, music.

depends on which you prefer.