Francophone World

Why Study French?

Dozens of reasons why French can benefit you! 

Videos and Media

Below are videos showing the many benefits of learning and speaking French.

 

The World Says "Hello: (2008)
Public service announcement video promoting language study
   
   

Why study French? (2003)
Saint Ignatius students explain the benefits of studying French (requires Windows Media Player)

 Why Study French video

Francophone slideshows
Windows Media slideshows of French-speaking countries

  

Student video  (2004)
Winning video in student contest by Justin Szwed (requires Windows Media Player)

 Szwed video

French PowerPoint (2006)
Saint Ignatius teachers explain the benefits of studying French (web-based PowerPoint slideshow)

Why study French? brochure (2007)
Saint Ignatius teachers explain the benefits of studying French (Adobe PDF)