Learn French: Introduction to French

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Learn French Introduction to French From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language Bonjour et bienvenue ! Learning French can be a fun and rewarding experience. Today we'll learn some facts and figures about the French language. The French Language Introduction to French If you've ever wondered where French came from and how it fits in with other languages, or what exactly a Romance language is, here is some basic information. Facts and Figures about French How many French speakers are there? Where is French spoken? In which international organizations is French an official language? Read this introduction to some facts and figures about the French language. Language Learning Why learn French? There are all kinds of reasons to learn a foreign language in general, and French in particular. Spanish is Easier than French... Not! There is a common myth among English speakers that Spanish is much easier to learn than French. When asked for more information, perpetrators of this urban legend invariably mention how difficult French pronunciation and spelling are, in comparison to Spanish. While there is some truth to this, there are also things in Spanish that are more difficult than French. This article is a detailed comparison of the two languages so that you can decide for yourself if one of them is more difficult. Useful Resources French Travel Guides Here is a collection of useful books for anyone traveling to France. In addition to the guide books you would expect from such a list, a phrase book and two audio books are also included. Travel French If you're planning to travel to France or another francophone country, this e-course will teach you the French vocabulary and phrases you'll need during your trip. This email is written by: Laura K. Lawless French Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Learn French' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement