Learn French Online Blog- Why Learn French?

Just before entering high school, most of us are asked to select a
foreign language we'd like to attempt. Considering the fact that you
need at least two years of a foreign language to get into most
respectable colleges, this little choice is quite a commitment. At
most high schools, the languages offered are Spanish, French, and
German; with respectful popularity. To many students, Spanish appears
to be the easiest and German sounds the ugliest; which leaves French
in a category of its own.
Spanish is an easy route for many students because it is familiar.
After a couple weeks of classes, there is no shortage of high school
boys going up and down the halls repeating common Spanish phrases in
the most stereotypical Mexican accent possible. Along with being
nothing short of annoying, it is also not very unique. Those students
don't stand out.
Learning French is almost like getting two for the price of one.
Since Spanish and French are both Latin-based, the languages share
many similarities. However, French is somewhat more complicated.
Consequently, it may be easy for a student of French to pick up
Spanish, but not necessarily in the reverse situation. As Americans,
we are often inundated with Spanish words, but they are heard so often
that we rarely notice. French offers more of a challenge and more of
an opportunity. Trust me. My knowledge of French allowed me to skip
Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 in college.