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Study French in beautiful France
France is without doubt one of the most popular holiday destinations in
Europe, and understandably so, with its rich culture, great food and wine
and beautiful scenery. As for the French language, it is one of the most
important languages in Europe, an official EU language, and widely spoken,
not only in France and in Europe, but it´s also one of the main languages of
Canada, of Northern Africa, and one of the most important business languages
worldwide.
French (together with English, German or Spanish), is probably one of your best
choices if you´d like a career within European or international business or
trade. Spoken by millions daily, it is a door-opener for anyone looking
to start an international career, and a much needed skill for any
international company doing business with either France, countries in
Northern Africa, Canada or the EU.
Some facts about the French language
- French is an official language in 51 countries in the world, and the first language in 28 countries.
- French is the most taught language in the world, after English.
- French, together with English, is an official language in: Opec, UN, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Committee, the International Red Cross and the OECD.
- French Speaking countries include France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, many Northern African countries and Canada.
- France has the fourth largest economy in the world, after the US, Japan and Germany.
- France is the fourth largest exporting contry in the world.
- More tourists visit France than any other country in the world.
Our French schools
We have two great schools in France to offer you, one in the heart of Paris, and
one along the Côte D´Azur, in Nice. Both schools offer highly qualified
teachers and staff, good studying facilities, choices of living arrangements
and great extra-curricular experiences. If you´re thinking about studying
French, why not visit us! Along with learning French, we can guarantee you
an unforgettable French experience!
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Facts about France
| Full name: |
The Republic of France |
| Capital: |
Paris |
| Poplulation: |
59 million |
| Neighbours: |
Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium. |
| Languages: |
French (also Flemish, Catalan, Proveçal etc) |
| Industries: |
Oil refining, steel, cement, aluminium, agricultural products, food and wine, luxury articles, chemicals, motor (car) fabrication, energy products. |
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