i want to become an aeronautical engineer. iam currently 16, and iam learning french at gcse level. i want to continue it as my language option always. any benefits learning it related to my career 'engineering'?
2007-03-12 09:23:54 · 17 answers · asked by Seungyong W 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Learning french may help you find a job at Airbus or study at some excellent french aeronautical engineering school.
And if not, it will open some new doors to the world.
Go for it !
2007-03-12 10:35:45 · answer #1 · answered by sedfr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that you wanna work for the aeronautical sector. Then, if you join Aerospatial, the european consortium, the 2 main plants are Hamburg, in Germany and Toulouse in France. Although you won't be asked to speak french or german, knowledge of the language is definitively an asset. You'll be able to speak with the local and they might just love you because you really try to communicate with them.
Mind somebody settling in the UK and not speaking a word of english, or not bother with it? What would you think of him?
If English is most used language, being able to speak one or two others makes the difference
2007-03-14 23:40:19 · answer #2 · answered by Pelayo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Able to travel, see the world.
Also if you qualify as an engineer, you can go to France to be one, better climate etc is a great incentive.
I did GCSE French for which I got an A*, and I have not regretted it at all!
2007-03-13 00:49:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a great idea, my sweetheart is German he is also a student here in the US the great thing about learning more than one language is that you are more competitive, So many Americans are lazy in that they feel that English is only necessary, not true...You have a better chance in the job market with more than just one language believe me. I speak some Spanish and want to improve my German hopefully soon I can become fluent...
2007-03-12 09:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Lucky♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is likely that if you reach the top of your field, you will travel as will French aeronautical engineers and eventually, I'm sure you will work together. If you transfer to France to work, you will be able to make yourself understood.
The French are heavily involved in your chosen field, they were the co-conspirators behind Concord and they are deeply involved with ESA.
2007-03-12 09:32:45 · answer #5 · answered by elflaeda 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While French is not the most common language to learn, having a 2nd language on your resume is HUGE. Spanish is probably the most useful, but it shows not only dedication, flexibility, but it comes in handy when dealing with any sort of international business. Good for you!
2007-03-12 09:28:14 · answer #6 · answered by wardbrianl 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As the Sun newspaper tells us now and then (who hates the French, Germans, Spanish, etc) it gets you in bed with 'any bird you fancy'.
But you'd be respected in Toulouse, usually by bespectacled beings at Airbus!
2007-03-12 11:32:06 · answer #7 · answered by nativexile 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could go and work for Airbus. It's convenient for holidays in France. If you ever find yourself in French Canada you'll be able to understand when they are talking about you.
2007-03-12 09:32:55 · answer #8 · answered by Chris H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might meet a beautiful french engineer and fall in love, and you'll be able to talk to her or him! How great would that be!
2007-03-12 09:28:07 · answer #9 · answered by Michael B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Je ne sais pas...
...but I suppose you could go to a fancy French restaurant and be able to pronounce everything on the menu very well.
2007-03-12 15:23:11 · answer #10 · answered by aanstalokaniskiodov_nikolai 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋