Not only is French an easy language to learn, but it also makes learning other romance languages like Italian, Spanish and Portuguese easy. Also, aside from English, French is the only language that is taught globally. Here are five reasons you should learn French: It is the language of international relations with the European Union having its headquarters in three french speaking cities; Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg. It is the language of love and has a rich culture of arts, dancing, cooking and architecture. Speaking French allows you to study in renowned French higher institutions. Fluency in French gives you an edge in the international job market. French is the second most learned language in the world after English.