The common perception that Spanish is the easiest foreign language is in reality a myth. All foreign languages are difficult to the extent that they all require a commitment to daily study and to the learning of new vocabulary and language concepts. If a student is interested in taking one particu- lar language, for whatever reason, this choice probably is the best language to pursue. All three languages are good for the global economy in which we live. French is important in such fields as medicine, science, psychology, and the arts.
Many students choose a foreign language based on their ethnic background.
Ideally, the wise prospective language student should make this choice using a reasoned approach, considering personal interests, ambitions, and future career plans. First year French introduces the student to the basic concepts of French grammar and gives the student a general understanding of the cultures of various French-speaking areas. Included is an overview of the French-speaking world. An oral approach is used in the classroom, aided by tapes, videos, and oral exercises. French II Students will learn to express themselves in the past and future tenses while increasing their French vocabulary.