❝One language sets you in a corridor for life.
Two languages open every door along the way.❞ ‒Frank Smith
Pourquoi le Français? Pourquoi Pas!
Often times, students and parents/guardians alike will ask me, "Why should I/my child be studying French?". On this page you will find various sites, podcasts, videos, etc. that tote the benefits of not only learning French, but also learning a foreign language in general. I've included some articles that also detail the lack of foreign language programs in the United States and why this could be seen as a major problem. I attempted to choose from various, well known sources.
As a member of the International Language Team at Glacier High School, it is my job to promote not only French but all languages. Enjoy!
And as always, feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, or comments.
As a member of the International Language Team at Glacier High School, it is my job to promote not only French but all languages. Enjoy!
And as always, feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, or comments.
Parlez-vous Français? It might boost brain power - Podcast by NPR about benefits of learning all languages
Benefits of Bilingualism: Why Bilinguals are Smarter - Newspaper Article by New York Times
Why Learn French? - Youtube video of various native French speakers
Which is the Best Language to Learn? - An article from The Economist detailing the rise and fall of languages
Bilingual Brains Are More Healthy - An article from The Guardian describing how patients who are bilingual cope better with diseases
America's Foreign Language Deficit - Forbes article about how America's need for language programs is growing but the programs are shrinking
The Pentagon's Foreign Language Frustrations - Time Magazine article detailing the intense need for military members to know a foreign language
AAAS Podcast and Benefits of Babel - Science Podcast by Robert Frederick and corresponding article focusing on benefits of second language acquisition
Can Speaking a Second Language Make You A Better Leader? - Washington Post Article with various links
US Security Threat - FOXNews article about our lack of language programs could result in producing students who do not have the skills to protect the US
Lead With Languages - Various sites advocating for second language study by ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language)
Careers Using Foreign Language - List of various professions through Omniglot
Why It's Smart to Be Bilingual - Newsweek/Daily Beast article
No Cuts! Keep Foreign Languages in Schools - Huffington Post Article
Why Learn French - Video produced by American Association of Teachers of French in Rhode Island
Benefits of Bilingualism: Why Bilinguals are Smarter - Newspaper Article by New York Times
Why Learn French? - Youtube video of various native French speakers
Which is the Best Language to Learn? - An article from The Economist detailing the rise and fall of languages
Bilingual Brains Are More Healthy - An article from The Guardian describing how patients who are bilingual cope better with diseases
America's Foreign Language Deficit - Forbes article about how America's need for language programs is growing but the programs are shrinking
The Pentagon's Foreign Language Frustrations - Time Magazine article detailing the intense need for military members to know a foreign language
AAAS Podcast and Benefits of Babel - Science Podcast by Robert Frederick and corresponding article focusing on benefits of second language acquisition
Can Speaking a Second Language Make You A Better Leader? - Washington Post Article with various links
US Security Threat - FOXNews article about our lack of language programs could result in producing students who do not have the skills to protect the US
Lead With Languages - Various sites advocating for second language study by ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language)
Careers Using Foreign Language - List of various professions through Omniglot
Why It's Smart to Be Bilingual - Newsweek/Daily Beast article
No Cuts! Keep Foreign Languages in Schools - Huffington Post Article
Why Learn French - Video produced by American Association of Teachers of French in Rhode Island