FRENCH LANGUAGE

Français, also known as French, is a language that holds a lot of history and cultural significance. It is the second most taught language after English, for being a globally praised language of business. While the global recognition of the language can be kept aside, French is also spoken in 29 countries across the world, giving it the 6th spot in the widely spoken languages of the world. The Internet is also a place where this language has made its place as a commonly used language over social networking sites.

It was revealed by a study that human creativity increases with learning newer languages. Connecting this information to the benefits of learning French, an individual can open doors to career advancement and open a world of job prospects globally by learning French. It is an easy language, which can be learned by anyone through basic methods of grammar and pronunciation and starting communication in French for several weeks.

• DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française): This diploma focuses on beginner to intermediate levels, consisting of A1, A2, B1 and B2.

• DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française): This is an advanced diploma that caters to higher proficiency levels, including C1 and C2.

Clearing any one of these, one earns a diploma demonstrating your skill in the French language to potential employers, universities, or immigrant authorities globally. If one wishes to attend a more structured program with a broader skill development, then they must seek university diplomas which are usually of 1 year duration. They offer a solid foundation in the French language, teaching French grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Exams offered by the French Ministry of Education are: