French as a foreign language: students fight against English and Russian!

French as a foreign language: students fight against English and Russian!

In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the French language has a difficult stand in schools. In the Ludwigsluster Lennéschule, only 20 to 25 students are currently deciding on French and Russian. Teacher Mareike Heidenreich notes that French sounds strange to many students and that there are not enough direct references to make the language attractive. Today, however, it offers its students a special highlight: the attendance of a native speaker, organized by the "Francemobil" program, which is supported by Institut Français

"Francemobil" aims to bring the French language and culture closer to the students. Through playful animations and activities, which take place in both presence and online, the program wants to promote interest in French. Around 900 schools attend every year, and more than 1,300,000 students have been reached since 2002. Modern teaching methods are used to make French, the second most common foreign language after English, more accessible.

The importance of the French language

According to [Nordkurier] (https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/ludwigslust/franzoesisch-sisch-s--s-freeminn language-han-stand-in-school-3678299), French is spoken by around 300 million people worldwide and is official language in over 30 countries, including Belgium, Canada and many African countries. This far -reaching distribution is not only an advantage for travel, but also offers numerous professional perspectives in areas such as business, tourism, diplomacy and journalism. Companies are specifically looking for employees who also speak French in addition to English.

By learning French, the students not only expand their horizons, they also train their linguistic thinking. French is a Romanesque language that is related to Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, which makes learning of other languages ​​easier. But let's be honest: the pronunciation can sometimes be tricky for Germans, and grammar is more complex than in English with many exceptions and irregular verbs.

education and intercultural skills

Learning languages ​​not only promotes communicative skills, but also understanding of other cultures. In times when national currents increase, language skills can be part of it to counteract this. According to the Heine-Gymnasium, students can use their knowledge outside of class, be it through comics, music or films in original language.

To promote language practice, there are numerous exchange programs that help use what they have learned in everyday life. A stay in a French -speaking country remains one of the most effective methods to deepen language skills. France is not only culturally attractive with its capital Paris, but also the most visited holiday country in the world.

In summary, it remains to be said: Despite the current challenges, French has a lot to offer. It is worth taking a look beyond the school boundaries and getting involved in the adventure language.