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Why Learn French of all the choices?

  • Vikash Gupta
  • January 3, 2021
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Why Learn French

Why learn French of all great choices? Are there any benefits associated with the language?

Here are the ten most alluring reasons you should start “learning French in India.”

Learning one’s language is never enough, especially in today’s world, that is highly diversified in all spheres of human endeavors.

Acquiring French will only open new doors for you!

Thanks to an array of careers associated with languages, the perks of learning French are apparent.

The French language fascination extends beyond the distinct aesthetics of French cuisine, history, tradition, culture, arts, literature, places, customs, and the like.

Table of Contents
  1. 10 Good Reasons To Start Learning French in India
    1. 1. French is an international language
    2. 2. France: Top destination for Indian students
    3. 3. International Connections and Relations
    4. 4. French in the Hotel, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Industry
    5. 5. Scope, Demand, Career and Job Opportunities
    6. 6. French is a Language of Art, Culture, Love, and Literature
    7. 7. To impress others and be the center of attraction
    8. 8. Discover a new aspect of your personality
    9. 9. Immigration to France, Canada, and Francophone nations
    10. 10. French is not a difficult language to master

10 Good Reasons To Start Learning French in India

There are all kinds of reasons to learn a foreign language.

Here are some of the crucial, legitimate, compelling, and good reasons to learn French in India.

French Language in India

1. French is an international language

Other than English, French is the only language spoken on all five continents.

It is the sixth most widely spoken language in the world after English, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Spanish and Arabic.

There are 29 French-speaking countries worldwide, such as France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, etc.

With over 270 million French-speakers, la Francophonie is a group of 84 countries that share the proper use or teaching of French.

Most people who speak French are not natives and do not live in France.

French is the second most widely taught language globally after English and one of the most frequently used tongues on the Internet.

By studying French, you are opening the door to communicating with native French speakers, but other people like yourself who have studied French.

Since it is the second most learned language globally, you will find a vast number of study material or resources to learn this beautiful language.

Why Learn French in India

French is the most popular choice among students who want to learn a foreign language in India.

The fascinating language offers tons of careers requiring French.

2. France: Top destination for Indian students

Want to study in France?

France is one of the top three most popular countries in Europe as a study abroad destination for Indian and international students.

Paris is considered the best city for students.

Every year, more than 5,000 students go to France from India.

Your French language proficiency will open you up for higher educational opportunities in French business schools and universities.

France has more than 3,500 institutions of higher education, including many century-old universities.

The École Normale Supérieur, Université Pierre, École Polytechnique, Marie Curie UPMC, University of Paris Sud, ESPCI ParisTech, École Normale, HEC, Supérieure de Lyon, Sorbonne Paris Cité are some examples

These educational institutions offer excellent education in various fields such as management, science, art, technology, etc.

France has several innovative and research institutions rank among the world’s best.

As per the agreement signed between the Indian and French government in 2015, Indian students in France can stay for 24 months after completing studies.

Due to language hurdles, Indian students face difficulty in finding jobs or internships after their studies.

Hence, learning French is an excellent choice for students who are planning to go to France. 

Reasons to Learn French

3. International Connections and Relations

French is one of UNESCO’s six official languages alongside Russian, English, Chinese, Arabic, and Spanish.

It is one of the official working languages of many international institutions such as UN, UNESCO, NATO, WHO, UNHCR, UNCTAD, ECOSOC, Red Cross, EEC, UNICEF, International Labour Bureau, and many international courts.

It is also an official language of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), FIFA, etc. 

Fluency in French is essential for anyone considering a career in an international organization. It is regarded as the language of diplomacy.

French plays a vital role in considering a career in any international organization or a job in a foreign embassy.

Speaking fluent French is crucial for an international career since there are a considerable number of multinational companies headquartered in France.

4. French in the Hotel, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Industry

Language plays an essential role in the hospitality industry.

The French language can be useful to assist the foreign traveler, communicate with French speaking-employees, and work in French-speaking nations.

Million of French-speaking visit India every year, and the number keeps on increasing year after year, and they look for a person who can explain things in their native language.

The French Language opens a world of jobs in tourism industry.

Interested in Travelling?

France is the world’s leading tourist destination, with over 89 million tourists in 2017.

It is also popular as a skiing destination, wine tourism, and culture tourism.

Not only Paris and other parts of France, but French comes in handy when traveling to Switzerland, Canada, Africa, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Seychelles, and other Francophone nations.

Business tourism is also a crucial sector for France, with thousands of events organized every year.

5. Scope, Demand, Career and Job Opportunities

French is a career asset in many sectors.

This includes tourism and hospitality, export and import, banking and finance, fashion, retailing, automotive, luxury goods, aeronautics, international business, diplomatic service, education, and many more.

There are also great jobs in translating, interpreting, proofreading, and language teaching.

Career as a translator and interpreter is highly remunerative.

You can find tons of work opportunities for French in India.

There are hundreds of French international brands such as Axa, BNP Paribas, Orange, Airbus, Alstom, Alcatel, Louis Vuitton, L’Oréal, Christian Dior, Chanel, Carrefour, Peugeot, Michelin and much more.

The French knowledge not only opens the doors of these French companies in France and other Francophone regions but also in India and other non-speaking French countries.

You can apply to numerous MNCs as a language expert.

Many French companies are setting up their regional offices in India and other parts of the world.

The ability to speak the language increases your growth manifold if you have french mentioned in your CV.

Due to globalization, outsourcing, and a boom in the export industry, the careers requiring languages in India have increased tremendously.

6. French is a Language of Art, Culture, Love, and Literature

French is the lingua franca of culture, including art, cuisine, dance, and fashion.

France has won more Nobel Prizes for literature than any other country globally and is one of the top producers of international films.

Cannes film festival is famous for hosting the most prestigious movies in the world.

France has given fine wine and gourmet food.

Why Study French

French enhances critical thinking and opens up your creativity and innovation.

This language offers access to great literature in the original French, as well as films, songs, and many primary news media sources, including the global television network TV5MONDE and France24.

France has the highest number of recipients for the Nobel Prize for Literature, with 16 Laureates.

Knowing French enables you to understand cultural diversity, which will enhance your competitive advantage abroad.

It is one of the most beautiful tongues and gives the immense pleasure of acquiring a rich, melodious language, often called the voice of love.

Paris is often called “La Ville-Lumière” – City of light as it was the birthplace of the enlightenment. More literally, Paris was one of the first European cities to adopt gas street lighting.

France has numerous famous monuments, museums, beautiful landscapes, historical sites, and galleries.

The most famous is undoubtedly the Louvre and Eiffel tower, which reflects a country with roots deep in history and a wonderful heritage.

It is one of the several reasons why you should learn French in India.

You may like → (i) Movies to Learn French (ii) TV-Series to improve French (iii) Learn French in Delhi (iv) French courses in Noida.

7. To impress others and be the center of attraction

You wouldn’t learn a language just for the sake of impressing people, or would you?

While I don’t advocate learning French to impress friends, acquaintances, or strangers, nor is it a great long term motivation, it is nevertheless impressive.

Barring a few of my old classmates, not a single one of my friends or relatives speak another language.

It’s sad. But, the fact that it is unique makes it impressive.

Moreover, you could even become a source of inspiration that motivates them to learn French for themselves. 

People learn French for many reasons.

You now speak another language, and a common reaction expressed by many is, wow, you speak French!

I know quite a few foreign languages, including French and people, are always blown away and complimented often, particularly if you don’t flaunt the ability.

Not because I am intelligent or smart, but due to the fact it is very uncommon.

I won’t lie, but at first, when I was starting in language learning, I use to like attention and to be in the spotlight.

Today, it is no more appealing to me. Let’s face it, the recognition is admirable, and it is fun to show off once in a blue moon.

You may like it once in a while but don’t learn because of that.

Life is short. Focus on what you want and expand your horizons to always look for possibilities to succeed in life.

8. Discover a new aspect of your personality

According to Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, “the limits of my language are the limits of my universe.”

In conclusion, knowing another language enables you to push the limits of your world.

Several studies show that we have different characters when we speak another language.

Your personality can change, depending on the tongue you speak. No doubt, learning French will expand your personal universe.

You might come across as an entirely different person when speaking in French.

Becoming fluent in this language will offer you an unrivaled feeling of accomplishment, and it is a skill that can be of significant importance to you for the remainder of your life.

9. Immigration to France, Canada, and Francophone nations

More and more people are deciding on spending the rest of their life abroad.

Imagine you are fluent in the French language.

The company you are working for is looking for personnel to fill various positions in various French-speaking territories like Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, and France.

Your resume will receive priority, among other things, ahead of others who don’t have such a qualification.

It will be quite challenging to find a job or make friends or get things done if you don’t speak the local language fluently or at all.

A valuable tool in that endeavor is the language obstacles.

Knowing French will make your living experiences in Francophone countries much manageable.

It is one of the main reasons why the government of the respective countries provides incentives for immigrants’ language learning.

French is one of the requirements of economic immigration to Quebec province or Canada or France.

You have to appear for the TCF or TEF exam.

10. French is not a difficult language to master

French is not a difficult language.

Anyone can learn through several right methods that simplify the language learning process.

It will never take you long to start communicating in French at a certain level.

French and English share thousands of cognates – some identical and others very closely related.

Opera becomes Opéra, Number becomes Nombre and Romantic turns into Romantique, Respond is Répondre, and so on.

An insight into French offers new perspectives to English and other romance languages, namely Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian.

As with everything, there are certain tricky parts too.

For instance, pronunciations, accents, some French dialects and creoles like Québécois, Caribbean, Maghreb are a bit tricky to understand.

From the levels of difficulty, French is perceived as a complicated European tongue but not that hard language, as you might think.

Armed with the right method, regular practice, discipline, suitable study materials, and proper motivation, one can achieve higher fluency in 3 years.

You will pass the French tests B2/C1 of the DELF and DALF in 2-3 years.

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I’m a linguist, lifelong learner, educator, blogger, and fun-loving guy. I write at languagenext.com, joyofkorean.com, and studyfrenchspanish.com.

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78 comments
  1. Avatar Kriti says:
    February 25, 2021 at 4:48 PM

    Sir I am now doing bcom honours from my city and I will complete 1 year in June after final exams. Now I want to do French course. What should I do? mean where should I take admission for that Or in DU or any other Institute?

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      February 25, 2021 at 10:15 PM

      While both options are fine, but private institutes will cover fast-track and convert more practical knowledge. There are plenty of learning centers to choose from.

      Reply
  2. Avatar Akshay says:
    January 27, 2021 at 9:10 PM

    Sir, I am doing MBA in finance from Jnvu jodhpur Rajasthan 1st semester. Which foreign language should I learn to secure a good job and carrier opportunity?

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      January 27, 2021 at 11:07 PM

      This is something only you can decide as there is no particular one that would be best to pick. The choice of language is pretty subjective.

      Reply
  3. Avatar Narendra says:
    November 17, 2020 at 2:53 PM

    Hi Vikash Gupta,
    I am interested to learn French. Can you please suggest some institute in Banglore which will be providing weekend or part-time classes?

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      November 17, 2020 at 9:39 PM

      You can try Alliance Française. It is one of the best choices. There are a few other options like Inlingua, IFLAC, and FluenC.

      Reply
  4. Avatar kulwinder kaur says:
    February 19, 2020 at 6:09 PM

    Sir, After doing a 1-year course in the French language in India, what is the requirement for IELTS for Canada PR. Please reply to me, sir.

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      February 22, 2020 at 1:48 AM

      While French (TEF or TCF) and English (IELTS) can fetch additional points for Canada PR, but there are many more things. It is better to contact any Canadian immigration consultant.

      Reply
  5. Avatar Kiran says:
    November 3, 2019 at 8:07 AM

    Sir, I want to learn the French language online. Could you please give me proper guidance for the course.

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      November 3, 2019 at 8:43 PM

      I’m not aware of any effective Online courses. My research is still on! I’ll update if I find something good enough.

      Reply
  6. Avatar Sujal Kumar says:
    August 17, 2019 at 12:57 PM

    Dear sir, I’m currently doing I.Com, and I want to do Hons in Mandarin. So which university is best in India for these courses as I want a permanent career in Interpreter.

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      August 17, 2019 at 10:59 PM

      There are not many options for BA in Mandarin in India. JNU, BHU, Visva Bharati University, CUJ Ranchi are four choices. JNU is best though entrance test is highly competitive due to limited seats.

      Reply
  7. Avatar Soubhagya says:
    June 7, 2019 at 9:16 PM

    Hi Vikash,
    I am interested to learn French. Can you please suggest some institute in Pune which will be providing weekend or part-time classes?

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      June 8, 2019 at 1:50 AM

      You can visit L’Alliance Française de Pune. The quality of teaching is good, and they also offer part-time weekend courses. It is also the only authorized center in Pune to conduct the DELF exam. Read — French Courses in Pune.

      Reply
      1. Avatar Fatima says:
        July 15, 2019 at 11:53 AM

        Hello Sir, I have secured 83.25% in my best four subjects and want to take admission in BA (Hons) French in DU. I have not studied the language in 12 class. Please tell me can I get admission there. Still, they are releasing cut off. I don’t have much time. please help me.

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        1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
          July 15, 2019 at 4:17 PM

          I guess they are deducing 5% if not studied French in 12th. Well, it seems difficult. If you don’t get admission, you can take somewhere else. DU is not the only option to learn French.

          Reply
  8. Avatar Akash says:
    June 7, 2019 at 3:49 PM

    Hello Sir,
    I passed my I.Com and now I want to do a BA (Hons.) in French. Is it good and are there good Opportunity for the job? Is there is any requirement of basic knowledge of French Language Before Doing BA in French?

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      June 7, 2019 at 5:39 PM

      Yes. BA in French is a good choice from a career perspective. Prior knowledge in French is not required for major in French.

      Reply
  9. Avatar Radha says:
    February 11, 2019 at 12:48 PM

    I have completed Bcom. I am working in co operative bank for last 8 years. I want to change my job. It is better to learn french language for career.

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      February 11, 2019 at 2:41 PM

      “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush”. Why to leave something certain for uncertain future? You can start learning French as a hobby. Later once you achieve at least intermediate level or say DELF B1, then you can nibble about career prospect. As of now, it is better to concentrate on existing skills and experience and also study French side-by-side.

      Reply
  10. Avatar Varsha says:
    February 3, 2019 at 3:08 PM

    Hello sir my English is very weak. Can i study French?

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      February 3, 2019 at 8:04 PM

      While good command over English is not compulsory to pursue French course. It is recommended and desired to have at least some beginner level proficiency.

      Reply
  11. Avatar Ayushi says:
    January 8, 2019 at 6:45 PM

    Sir I m doing b.ed. I want to learn French. Is it going to be helpful in my career in future if I learn it?

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      January 8, 2019 at 7:14 PM

      It will, only if you learn it properly and achieve higher proficiency. A short term French course would not serve any useful purpose. If you can study for 3 years, The combination of B.ed and French can open a whole world of teaching jobs in School, educational institutions, and many more.

      Reply
  12. Avatar Ankit says:
    October 21, 2018 at 12:04 AM

    Sir now i m pursuing french hons from BHU but i am not interested in so much however i am good in. And it does not seems me too. Some people suggested me that after BA yu can easily find a job with decent salary But i want to pursue economic maths statistics. So i am confused ? about this. Should i quite french or not? Please suggest me.

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      October 21, 2018 at 1:31 AM

      One of the major reason why most people fail to achieve success in learning a language is because they lack the passion, interest and proper motivation. If you don’t have it then most likely learning French is not for you. You can try the subjects of your choice provided that you don’t waste more than 1 year. Think and take the right decision.

      Reply
  13. Avatar Deepak says:
    October 9, 2018 at 12:08 AM

    Hi sir I am planning to migrate to Canada as a permanent resident. how much time and what proficiency level is required to work in an office environment that uses french for general communication with clients in Canada. will it be helpful in getting jobs there.

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      October 9, 2018 at 12:34 AM

      French is the official languages of Canada and only official language of Québec province. For immigrants, there are two benefits. 1) You can earn points for PR if you know French and 2) French will be helpful for job search in Canada. In Québec and nearby provinces, French is almost essential. In both the cases, you need DELF B2 or TEF Canada that will take at least 2 years if you study 10-15 hours per week. Only a beginner-level or a few month course has no real life advantage in Canada.

      Reply
  14. Avatar Arijit Das says:
    September 4, 2018 at 5:42 PM

    Sir I have completed my MA French from a central university​ this year, and teaching french in a CBSC school but I would like to do PhD from France or any francophone country. Can you help me to find out what should I do or where should I go to get the chance?

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      September 5, 2018 at 12:38 AM

      Félicitations pour compléter la maîtrise en Français! You can contact Campus France. They are affiliated to French Embassy in India to promote Higher Education in France. Check their article on PH.D. in France CF.

      Reply
  15. Avatar Arpit sinhal says:
    September 2, 2018 at 7:06 PM

    Hello, sir i have completed bcom. I want to learn french. How can it be helpful to me for future.

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      September 2, 2018 at 7:28 PM

      Unfortunately, there is no easy answer. From Immigration to Canada to learning as a hobby or Jobs in MNC or enhancing career prospect in the field of international marketing. There are 100s of good reasons to learn French. First you need to find the reason as per your goal, interest, career, etc. Without any reason, it will be difficult to study for next 3 years, minimum time-frame required to reach B2 for most candidates!

      Reply
  16. Avatar Pratibha Samantray says:
    August 30, 2018 at 8:17 PM

    Sir I just completed my bba so I just want to ask that is there any scope of learning french for the job or should I do something else? What are the good companies where French language skills will be an asset?

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      August 31, 2018 at 1:19 AM

      Are you studying French or planning to start? Time has changed. These days for any good French job openings, the minimum requirement is DELF B2 or Advanced Diploma/BA/MA in French. There is no point in studying French if one cannot study for at least two or three years.

      As per my observation – Almost 80% give up after Beginner’s level or half-way. And thus, they cannot utilize French skills to find a good job. There are plenty of opportunities but only for those who reach such a high level of expertise. There are 100’s of companies where French will be a significant value-add to your resume.

      Reply
  17. Avatar Amransh says:
    August 18, 2018 at 10:44 AM

    Sir I am doing BCOM (Hons.). And now I started learning French will it help me in my MBA or masters in other degree?

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      August 18, 2018 at 7:51 PM

      Yes. French will be useful in a wide range of sectors and industries. The purpose of language is to communicate information. Whenever you deal with French speaking person, the French language skill will be great value-add to your resume. You should first concentrate on BCOM and then Master degree, then you can try for Jobs where French will be an asset for the company.

      Reply
  18. Avatar BABUN says:
    August 16, 2018 at 6:52 PM

    Respected Sir, I’ve just read your advice that Japanese or any other Asian Languages are good options. Could you help me which is the best institute in Kolkata for Japanese Language. Now, I’ve started my career as an import documentation executive.

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      August 16, 2018 at 9:33 PM

      There are many options for Japanese like Jadavpur University, Rabindra Bharati University, RMIC, IJWCA, and few private institutes. Read – Foreign Language institutes in Kolkata.

      Reply
    2. Avatar Parambir Bharti says:
      August 17, 2018 at 9:47 AM

      Yes u can join Ramakrishna mission institute of culture, it is in Golpark, Kolkata. The institute teach various types of other languages. If u want to learn then u must contact with them.

      Reply
  19. Avatar Shafquat says:
    July 30, 2018 at 2:26 PM

    Sir I am pursuing MA in English, what career options I have, if I learn French till A2 level? Please give me your own suggestions too. I want a chance to work in France.

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      July 31, 2018 at 12:25 AM

      French will add some value to your CV. However, A2 is not enough in the job market. Try at least B1, if not B2. MA in English + B2 in French will help to find English teaching jobs in Francophone countries, including France.

      Reply
  20. Avatar Anjali says:
    July 25, 2018 at 12:06 PM

    Sir, I have completed my A2 level in French and going to apply for B1 level but now i am confused whether i should work as a translator, tourism or as a french professor, as i have 1 year experience in teaching french.

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      July 25, 2018 at 1:31 PM

      Well, A2 is not enough for most jobs, let alone translators or professors. For translators, you need at least DALF C1/C2 or MA in French. College lecturer/Asst. The professor is even more difficult. The minimum prerequisite is MA in French + UGC NET. In a few cases, C1/C2 + experience is also enough for such jobs.

      After B2, You can try for a few School teaching jobs. In tourism, few posts only require limited proficiency in French, such as A2. My advice would be to continue with French and try to complete at least DELF B2. Bonne Chance!

      Reply
  21. Avatar Harjinder singh says:
    July 23, 2018 at 7:59 PM

    Sir i have done Bsc in medical. I want to learn french. How can it be helpful to me for future.

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      July 23, 2018 at 10:56 PM

      Language enables you to communicate with others. French is spoken in 25+ countries, including North & Central Africa, Europe, and Québec (Canada). India exports pharma products worth multi-billion dollars in these regions.

      French will be a career beneficial in the export sector and jobs in francophone countries.

      Reply
  22. Avatar Navin says:
    July 23, 2018 at 3:41 PM

    Sir I am navin. I have completed my m.a in sociology. I am confused. Can I learn french language and what scope in future. Plz tell me sir

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      July 23, 2018 at 10:27 PM

      Yes, you can surely learn.

      Reply
  23. Avatar Akhil says:
    July 22, 2018 at 6:37 PM

    Dear sir I am learning French as an interest and in future to get the opportunity in this field. I am working in R&D pharma sector. How could I utilize this.

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      July 22, 2018 at 8:35 PM

      The export of generic pharmaceuticals is one of India’s strengths. Every year, India exports pharma products worth multi-billion in Africa and Europe. 20+ such countries are French-speaking specially in North Africa & Eastern Europe. Ability to speak French will be career beneficial in export sector.

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      1. Avatar Riya Dua says:
        July 10, 2019 at 10:48 AM

        Hello Sir, I have completed my graduation in fashion design but I am further seeing to learn French and seek for a good job. Will it be helpful for me if I do so? Also, I have learnt French for a year and I found it very interesting.

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        1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
          July 10, 2019 at 2:41 PM

          Yes, A combination of French and Fashion designing can open new careers avenues.

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  24. Avatar Siva says:
    July 17, 2018 at 6:06 PM

    Sir, what are the career opportunities for Japanese language? How much time will it take to reach a decent job performing level. Thanks

    Reply
    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      July 17, 2018 at 10:30 PM

      It will take 3-4 years to complete JLPT N2/N1. After that, you have many career opportunities. Read – Career Scope of Japanese

      Reply
  25. Avatar Neel says:
    July 11, 2018 at 12:46 PM

    I am from IT industry with 10+ experience in QA field , going to learn french, please advise for future aspects

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      July 11, 2018 at 1:37 PM

      It depends why you want to learn. If you want to learn out of interest or to pursue hobby, travelling or immigration or add more value to your C.V, then learning French is an good idea. One year is also okay for all these purpose. If you want to shift your career completely from IT to French, it will take long time (3-5 years) and you have to start from zero. That may or may not be wise decision since you already spend so much time in the field of IT. It’s better to start learning as a hobby and then in future, you can take the right decision.

      Reply
  26. Avatar S Chand says:
    July 7, 2018 at 7:44 PM

    Sir. I m Electrical Engineer by profession and in Govt service and will be superannuating soon. I intend to do certificate course from Panjab University. Will it be useful for my post retirement endeavour.

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      July 7, 2018 at 8:03 PM

      Post-retirement if planning to do something related to Languages, or travel abroad in non-english speaking countries or pursue as hobby, then YES! Otherwise NO. There will be very limited jobs in 60’s and that also language learning takes time, at least few years.

      Reply
  27. Avatar Anjali says:
    July 4, 2018 at 2:57 PM

    what are the career scope/option in the coming future in india or outside it, if i do my honours in one of these languages(chinese/japanese/korean) ? or can i get a decent job only by doing honours in one out of these 3 languages?

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      July 4, 2018 at 10:28 PM

      From the career perspective, Future of East Asian Languages (Mandarin, Japanese and Korean) are bright and full of opportunities. BA (Hons) or MA is not mandatory. However, high level of proficiency is the prerequisite for most jobs. For successful career, You should target Advanced Level – V or VI of HSK (Chinese) / N1 or N2 of JLPT (Japanese) / Level 5 or 6 of TOPIK (Korean).

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  28. Avatar Yogesh says:
    July 2, 2018 at 2:25 AM

    Hi. I’ve heard that French nowadays has become very saturated in India because it is an obvious choice of the students. Should I prefer learning German over French as honours paper ? (Banaras Hindu University)

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      July 2, 2018 at 3:30 AM

      Language learning is not like any other subject. Most people want to learn just because of career and money-making. The reality is that most people don’t have a passion like some of us do. Choose the one as per interest, not as per the career scope. For most languages, including French, the Success ratio is quite low.

      The language that offers more career opportunities will always be overcrowded. German is as crowded as French. French is still better than German in most sectors. Why not learn East Asian languages like Japanese, Mandarin, or Korean? These languages offer excellent career opportunities and not overcrowded either.

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  29. Avatar Sakshi batra says:
    July 1, 2018 at 3:50 PM

    Can you please tell me that which language is beneficial between Chinese and French in India ?

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      July 1, 2018 at 5:02 PM

      Chinese is not a language. Mandarin is the most widely spoken language in the mainland China. French is comparatively easier to learn than Mandarin. Currently, there is rapidly expanding demand for Chinese language professionals. If you are ready to study for next 3-4 years, Mandarin is a good choice and future looks bright.

      French is one of the most popular and taught language in India. Although there are plenty of career options and Jobs. However, it is overcrowded as French is the default choice for majority of language learner, at least in India. To be successful, one has to to at least DALF C1 or Advanced Diploma. This will take 3 years. Good Luck!

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  30. Avatar Himanshu Lohani says:
    July 1, 2018 at 2:19 PM

    I want to learn french language and want to pursue my career in interpreter which institute would be the best in delhi

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      July 1, 2018 at 5:10 PM

      In Delhi, Alliance française de Delhi is the best centre for offering French Language courses. To become a successful Interpreter, one needs to be fluent speakers in two languages (Source as well as the target language). For that, one needs DALF C2 or MA in French.

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  31. Avatar jaya says:
    July 1, 2018 at 1:53 PM

    I am in digital marketing and confused which foreign language is good for my career either french or spanish? Can you tell me which language will be good for my career?

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      July 1, 2018 at 5:27 PM

      It is challenging to choose one. From India perspective – Between two, French is better. French will score better than Spanish in many sectors like aviation, fashion, automobile, retailing, and travel & tourism.

      On the other hand, Spanish is in high demand in industries like ITES, BPO, KPO, etc. and the USA’s 2nd most important.

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  32. Avatar mouli says:
    June 28, 2018 at 12:58 PM

    hi, between french and spanish which foreign language will be more beneficial for a student who is studying english honours ?and which one has more job prospectives?

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      June 28, 2018 at 4:39 PM

      Between two, French is better. French is the language with more job openings in India right now.

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    2. Avatar Muskan says:
      August 4, 2019 at 2:27 AM

      Sir, which language is easy to learn French or Spanish?

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      1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
        August 4, 2019 at 2:40 AM

        Spanish is relatively easier to learn than French. Check out Spanish Vs. French?

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  33. Avatar Surabhi says:
    June 14, 2018 at 1:35 PM

    Are there good opportunities for part time jobs after learning french?

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    1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
      June 14, 2018 at 2:27 PM

      Yes. After learning French, you can do various kind of part-time jobs as a freelance teacher, translator, interpreter, proofreader, travel agent, Company communication executive, etc.

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  34. Avatar Deep Mate says:
    May 20, 2018 at 7:31 AM

    Thanks!

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    1. Avatar Muskan says:
      June 30, 2018 at 11:19 PM

      If i do french honors wht scope after this

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      1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
        July 1, 2018 at 5:22 PM

        It is mentioned in this post. You can read it.

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    2. Avatar Ashu says:
      July 11, 2018 at 12:24 AM

      Sir, can I learn french as I am not that fluent in English language. Will it be beneficial for me to do in terms of career and working profession?

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      1. Vikash Gupta Vikash Gupta says:
        October 13, 2018 at 1:49 AM

        Yes, you can. English is not mandatory though helpful at least in starting. French offers plenty of career options provided that you reach higher proficiency level.

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