Click on each of the links below to find out why French is a useful language to learn.
- NSW Association of French Teachers
- Why Learn French?
- France in Australia – Embassy of France in Canberra
Consider the points of view expressed in the webpages above and THINK about the reasons given for studying French. In PAIRS, discuss what you have read and why YOU think it might be important to study French. Each pair will then be asked to SHARE their ideas with the class.
(You could share your ideas as a comment to this post!)

Below are three sample podcasts for learning the German language. They were all found on iTunes and then located on the Web. Others are also available, so please go ahead and take a look: from the main page of the “iTunes Music Store” look for the dropdown menu at the “Learn a Language” section.

