Some people choose French because it is spoken in so many countries. Others enjoy exploring the rich literary, historical and cultural traditions of the French-speaking world. Some just fall in love, some because they live in a French-speaking country.

If you have already chosen to learn French, you know your reasons.

Here are a few practical reasons to study French you may not know.

• French is the language of the future.
• French is the second most useful language in the world for business.
• Studying French makes you smarter.
• French is one of the top ten subjects most likely to lead to less unemployment and higher earnings.
• Studying in a French-speaking region makes you more creative.