Just like in learning any other language, learning French is not done overnight, it is an ongoing and evolving process wherein after months of practice and hard work the language is mastered. Despite the volumes of books you buy and tapes you listen to, French language learning is not a weekend matter.
The reason to learn French might be different for different people, if you are a French tourists you would need to learn pronunciation of names of places, food and learn a few basic greetings to help you move in and around France, that would be easier with a Dictionary or with the help of a French friend, but if you attend a crash course on the basics of French would be extremely helpful. Well, French for kids, for which again if you could get a professional tutor it would be good but tapes and online material is also helpful.
But French language learning as a part of the school curriculum or learning the language to help one secure a job in France is a serious issue and needs lots of hard work, dedication and continuous communication goes a long way in removing grammatical and pronunciation mistakes so practicing with your teacher or peer is a must. Talking along with a French tape or watching French movies would be additional help so that you understand the words and the context in which they are used.
But once you have mastered the language then you have umpteen numbers of opportunities your way, French is not only used in all the continents but all the international organizations have French as their official language along with English. So you would have no dearth of jobs.
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