Do French people learn Chinese?
Of course, the French also learn Chinese. Although English, Spanish, and Italian are still the mainstream second languages chosen by the French, Chinese has become the fifth largest foreign language chosen by the French. As a language spoken by over a billion people worldwide, Chinese can be said to be the dominant language on Earth. Now, the number of French people learning Chinese is rapidly increasing, with over 33000 French high and middle school students learning Chinese, an increase of 13% compared to ten years ago.
«Aujourd’hui, le chinois fait parti des langues étrangères les plus prisées sur un CV, au même titre que le russe ou l’arabe», assure Christophe, étudiant en école de commerce .“Nowadays, Chinese is one of the most eye-catching foreign languages on personal resumes, surpassing Russian and Arabic A business school student named Christopher said so.
«Je l’ai ressenti au cours de mes différentes expériences professionnelles. À chaque fois, on faisait appel à moi pour une traduction, pour traiter avec un client chinois ou pour répondre à une demande en lien avec la Chine», reconnaît le jeune homme, parfaitement sinophone. «C’est un pays qui a une place capitale sur la scène mondiale d’aujourd’hui et je pense que c’est une réelle valeur ajoutée de pouvoir parler chinois.»“In my career, I have felt the importance of Chinese. Every time I need to translate, receive Chinese clients, or do business with China, people think of me The young man who is fluent in Chinese is very proud of his ability to speak Chinese: "China is now the world's major economy, and I think being able to speak Chinese is a great advantage." In addition to finding a job, there are also various reasons why French people want to learn Chinese
Here are 10 reasons why French people fall in love with Chinese. Let's witness firsthand how this profound and extensive Chinese language has conquered the French.
1. Travel to China
As of 2012, nearly 500000 French people (with a total population of 65 million in France, about 1 out of every 10 people) had come to China. The interest of the French in this largest country in Asia has been increasing year by year, with a 6% increase in the number of tourists visiting China. Speaking of eating, drinking, and having fun; The first reason why French people learn Chinese well (such as Cantonese) is actually to be able to order the best dishes in Chinese restaurants. Another advantage of speaking Chinese is bargaining. On the streets of Beijing, fluent Chinese is a must-have skill to avoid being seen as a foolish and wealthy foreigner when buying souvenirs. In short, to play well, Chinese is indispensable.
2.Improve intelligence
According to a 2012 study by the Holtman Institute, people who can speak two foreign languages will experience Eisenheimer 4 to 5 years later than those who can only speak one language. Learning a foreign language has been proven medically to improve intelligence and prevent diseases. Chinese is a language with rich tones. Speaking Chinese can stimulate both sides of the brain simultaneously. People who learn Chinese have stronger creativity, and memorizing Chinese characters is also an ideal way to practice memory. At the same time, Chinese can also be used to treat dyslexia: because Chinese characters themselves represent fixed meanings, people with French dyslexia will not have the same problem learning Chinese.
3. Promote friendship between China and France
In France, the total number of Chinese people exceeds 600000 to 700000. Although they are distributed in major cities in France, they still face difficulties in integration. Therefore, institutions in France that specialize in serving Chinese people are blooming everywhere, such as Le Comit é France China Association L'Associations des Jeunes Chinois de France Le Cercle Franco chinois Sino French Club L'Association France Hongkong Hong Kong Association L'Alliance des Families Franco Chinoise Learn Chinese, make friends with Chinese people, and open the door to another culture for you. Or perhaps it's better to go on a language journey with the host family.
4. Business activities
In recent decades, China has become one of the top commercial powers in the world. Confucius' language can make bosses look at you in a new light, if you can still speak English. Learning Chinese also means that you are more open-minded than your peers, which is very attractive to businesses.
5. Understand Chinese culture
If you are not a native Chinese, learning Chinese is opening the door to the complexity of Chinese culture.
6. Working in China
As a world leading GDP economy, China has attracted more and more French people to conquer the Chinese market. In order to establish a foothold in the central country, some French people choose to study or intern in China in order to better adapt to the local customs and traditions.
7. Challenge an impossible language to learn
Is Chinese really as difficult as you imagine? That's right! According to UNESCO's ranking, Chinese ranks first among the most difficult languages in the world. However, learning Chinese is both easy and easy to speak Because in all Asian languages, there are no rules in French such as verb conjugation, grammatical coordination, etc. Do you remember the fear of being dominated by verb conjugation? Compared to French, Chinese is easier to form complex sentences, as long as each word is placed in the right position.
8. Illuminate resume
Mastering a foreign language can always help you stand out. If you can speak Chinese, make sure to write it on your resume. It would be best to have a certificate to prove how skilled you are in this world's most difficult language. This kind of resume is definitely eye-catching.
9. Artistic Education
One essential step in learning Chinese is to learn to write Chinese characters. Chinese calligraphy is a true art. It requires flexible fingertips and a bit of imagination; Symbols are more logical than we think!
10. Learning Chinese is a chip for the future
Why is learning Chinese becoming increasingly popular? Because the role of Chinese in international trade is becoming increasingly important. Although English is still the most widely used, Chinese ranks second, especially frequently surpassing English in Asian trade.
How long does it take to learn Chinese well? "There are two types of Chinese: spoken language and written language. Master spoken language first, and as for written language, put it aside for now," suggested Isabelle Han from the French Association of Chinese Teachers. Pierre Pag è s, a trader at a Chinese language center school, believes that a 60 hour course can handle daily conversations or simple buying and selling activities. Simply put, learning Chinese is to understand Chinese culture and do business with Chinese people. The French people's emphasis on Chinese language naturally cannot be separated from the improvement of China's own economic strength and the accumulation of profound culture. One day, people from five continents and four oceans will say "ni hao" in Chinese with different accents from around the world, just like the lyrics sing: London Marilyn bought a cheongsam to give to her mother, Moscow's Husky fell in love with beef, noodles, bumps, various colors of skin, hair, and started to speak popular Chinese. How many years have we been practicing English pronunciation and grammar? In recent years, they have rolled up their tongues to learn the changes of level, tone, tone, level, tone, and so on. Smart Chinese people are so beautiful in Chinese
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