Still not sure whether to take the plunge and learn French this year? Well, don’t wait too long. Because it might just be your 2025 glow up for sipping wine in Bordeaux, boosting your brainpower, or finally understanding what your skincare says.
So, let’s look at the FAQs curious learners like you are asking – and why the answers might surprise you.
Is it Hard to Learn French?
Truthfully, not as much as you might think.
French shares its roots with 40+ other Romance languages, like Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. So, you’ve got a head start if you’ve ever dabbled in those.
What’s more, getting to grips with French grammar and vocabulary can actually make it easier to learn other languages down the line too. Win: Win!
Will French Help Me at Work, Besides on Holiday?
Mais, oui!
“300 million people in the world speak French, a nearly 10% increase since 2014. French is the 5th most-spoken language in the world, after Mandarin, English, Spanish, and Arabic,” Yale University’s Department of French claims.
“By 2050, French may be among the top three most widely-spoken languages in the world, thanks to rapid development and population growth in the Francophone African countries.”
For all these reasons, you’re preparing to speak the language of a major player in international business, diplomacy, fashion, art, and education when you learn French. And why wouldn’t you want to be the one who can talk the talk at a meeting, hotel, or market stall?
Is it True Learning French Good for Your Brain?
C’est vrai!
Research shows bilingualism improves memory, creativity, and problem-solving.
This is why learning French literally rewires your brain for the better.
But Aren’t the French a Bit Haughty About Language?
The French people have had a bad rap. But even Parisians will usually meet you halfway if you try.
It’s not they don’t want to speak English. But they don’t appreciate being expected to.
Why Wait Any Longer to Parlez Vous Francais?
At la Academia, we make it light work to flirt with fluency and learn French. So, why not reserve your place on our next beginner’s course:
- Where? la Academia, Cheadle
- When? Monday 29th July 2025
- Time? 10.00am – 12.00pm
- Cost? £120.00 for six consecutive weeks
- Teacher? Elisabeth Diamantidi
Drop us a message to apply and start plotting the French phrases you’re dying to master first.