Some love it, others hate it - that's the situation with the French language in Switzerland. Many German-speaking Swiss struggle with French grammar throughout their school years and see no personal benefit in learning French. Others, however, associate French with the most beautiful things of all, such as love, French haute cuisine, romantic Paris or the classics of French literature.
We at ILS see it the same way and would like to make it clear once again why French is definitely one of the most worthwhile languages to learn. Our five powerful reasons:
- Did you know that French is one of the most widely spoken languages? French is spoken in over 30 countries around the world. Worldwide, there are around 180 million people who speak French. So if you can count yourself among them, you have the opportunity to communicate with a great many people.
- Apart from English, French is the only language that is a mother tongue or official language on five continents. So when you travel, you can get by effortlessly with English and French almost anywhere.
- If you intend to work abroad, French is definitely an ace up your sleeve. French is not only geographically widespread, but also the official language of the UN, the EU, NATO, the International Red Cross and many other organisations and associations.
- But French can also open new doors in Switzerland: Quite apart from the fact that French is one of our national languages, with a good knowledge of French you can overcome the "Röstigraben" and discover the beauty of French-speaking Switzerland. Travel to Lausanne or Geneva and get to know parts of Swiss history and culture that have remained foreign to you until now.
- French immerses you in the diversity of French and other Francophone cultures: For example, read great works from Molière to Sartre in the original French language, attend classical plays in the Montmartre neighbourhood or follow political events at the Elysée Palace without needing a translation. These are just a few of the advantages you can enjoy if you speak French.
Have we convinced you? If so, we will be happy to accompany you and support you in learning French. At ILS you will find a variety of French courses in individual or group lessons. In our small groups you can improve your language skills quickly and efficiently. If no, visit us anyway, we are convinced that we can infect you with our enthusiasm for language learning!
