French Language
BONJOUR!
Did you know? French is the official language of France, Luxembourg, Haiti, and more than 15 African countries! French is also one of the official languages of Belgium,Switzerland, and Canada.
So, why study French? The reasons are too long to list, so here are just a few:
Did you know? French is the official language of France, Luxembourg, Haiti, and more than 15 African countries! French is also one of the official languages of Belgium,Switzerland, and Canada.
So, why study French? The reasons are too long to list, so here are just a few:
- French is spoken throughout the world and in the United States
- French is the second most frequently taught foreign language in the world after English
- French, along with English, is the official working language of:
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- United Nations
- UNESCO - NATO - Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) - The International Labor Bureau - The International Olympic Committee - The 31-member Council of Europe - The European Community - The Universal Postal Union - The International Red Cross - Union of International Associations (UIA) - Commerce: French is spoken by our largest trading partner, Canada - Science and Industry: France plays a significant role historically and in economically - Literature, Philosophy & Art: Victor Hugo, Albert Camus, Voltaire, Zola, Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Degas |
Benefit of learning another language: It’s a work-out for your brain!!!
Benefits for learning another language at a young age: (ACTFL:American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language)
At the Learning Curve, we offer:
About Madame Erica Otto
Madame Erica Otto has a lot of experience with the French language, and teaching. She is incredibly passionate and energetic with her love for teaching the French language, culture and history. Her undergraduate degree is in French and she earned an International Business degree while studying abroad in Angers, France. She has a Masters degree in Secondary Education, and is currently an instructor at Wright State University. Madame Otto loves spending time with her husband and two young sons.
Benefits for learning another language at a young age: (ACTFL:American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language)
- Has a positive effect on intellectual growth
- Enriches and enhances a child's mental development
- Leaves students with more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language, and a better ear for listening
- Improves a child's understanding of his/her native language
- Gives a child the ability to communicate with people s/he would otherwise not have the chance to know
- Opens the door to other cultures and helps a child understand and appreciate people from other countries
- Gives a student a head start in language requirements for college
- Increases job opportunities in many careers where knowing another language is a real asset
At the Learning Curve, we offer:
- Tutoring in high school & college French
- French language classes for pre-school thru adult
- Contact us for more information
About Madame Erica Otto
Madame Erica Otto has a lot of experience with the French language, and teaching. She is incredibly passionate and energetic with her love for teaching the French language, culture and history. Her undergraduate degree is in French and she earned an International Business degree while studying abroad in Angers, France. She has a Masters degree in Secondary Education, and is currently an instructor at Wright State University. Madame Otto loves spending time with her husband and two young sons.
