2007-10-13 14:10:53 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It almost completely depends on what you depend on doing career-wise. If you are in a science-related field, then German would be your best choice. If you're planning on becoming a diplomat, then French would be your best bet. If you want to impress employers, then you should choose Russian.
If you're just looking to learn another language for fun, then it is totally up to you. I'm currently learning French, and I love it, but that's just me. Do whatever you think will please you the most.
2007-10-13 14:16:53 · answer #1 · answered by Marco R 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hello PolariZ If you are an English Speaking person, I will recommend that you start with German, since you already have the upper-hand. Germanic languages are more closely related to the English language, and if you are related to the fashion industry, unless you are gearing towards a Designer or alta'couture, then French will be a good choice, but.... i.e. I am doing Business with some European companies, and most of our deals are done and sign in English or German... not French! So, make sure that you see yourself using it down the road... and imagine yourself successful... then you will see that the language you should master is English first.... and the easy one to learn German... then French... Russian maybe! Besides, Germany is also one top designer country too... Many huge designers are from that Country... and business people that own the designer companies are from there too. So, just have fun and plan ahead... You will do wonderful! Europe awaits you!
2016-05-22 07:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you know English (a Germanic language) both French and German are going to be easier for you to learn than Russian is. Both use the Latin alphabet, whereas Russian uses Cyrillic. However, Russian is probably the most phonetic language in the world. It is VERY easy to learn to read Russian. There is no such thing as "silent letters," or other such nonsense you will encounter in French.
Russian is the most widely-spoken of the three (source: http://www2.ignatius.edu/faculty/turner/languages.htm ). Both Russian and French are, geographically, more widely-dispersed throughout the world than German is, which is mostly confined to Europe with a few small German-speaking communities scattered around the globe. French and Russian are official languages of the United Nations, but German is not.
Russian is spoken throughout Eastern Europe and the ex-Soviet republics. France is spoken in a few European countries and some African countries.
I would consider it a tie-breaker between French and Russian. If you want to balance yourself out, learn Russian. Russian is a Slavic language, and shares much in common with other Slavic languages such as Ukrainian, Belarusian, and, to a lesser extent, even Serbian. If you learn Russian, it will be easier for you to learn other Slavic languages in the future.
If you don't have the dedication to learn Russian, then go with French.
2007-10-14 11:18:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
French Is More Simpler To Lesrn Than German or Russian
2007-10-13 19:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by engelfeurs 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I need details. What is your background (Are you part German, French, or Russian)? What kind of jobs do you see in your future, and where do the strongest International markets for those jobs lie? Do you intend to travel the world much later on? What aesthetic aspects of languages do you like best?
Too many factors to be able to answer such a question point blank.
2007-10-13 15:01:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with Fragoma. It really depends on your goals. And only you know what those are.
If I think literature, I pick either French or Russian as both have incredible writers worth reading in their original language.
If I think philosophy, I go with either French or German.
If I think of everyday practical, I choose one not on your list: Spanish.
If you have a real interest in learning a foreign language, you need to figure out the why on your own and that will help you decide which one to study.
If on the other hand you're just trying to pick one for your one year language requirement, it really doesn't matter which one you pick...
2007-10-13 14:32:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Russian
2007-10-13 14:13:34 · answer #7 · answered by dianemarieperrine 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Definitely French.
Reason #1: Le French language is very exquisite, especially in a foreign way. No one loves rambling in a different foreign language more so then French. Why? For the stunning effect of diversity and romanticism.
Reason #2: If you're an anime` fanatic, a lot more anime` is translated into French before English.
2007-10-14 11:21:52 · answer #8 · answered by Albel 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
So you've narrowed your choices down to the language of commies, the language of nazis, and the language of prostitutes, huh?
Well, I'll leave the aesthetic factor for you to decide on. Personally, French to me sounds outrageously gay and snobby. If French is considered too soft, then German is like the antithesis of French. Russian is the clear choice to me on this one.
2007-10-14 12:04:45 · answer #9 · answered by Rachael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
German is all right. But I advise you to choose either French or Russian. I already speak both languages for I grew up in both countries. Le Francais est une langue gentille
2007-10-13 14:29:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋