Learn French from the experts

Being able to speak (even a little) French will make your trip to France so much more enjoyable and give you the opportunity to communicate with the locals. You don’t have to travel far: Tahiti & French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu or Wallis and Futuna are all beautiful islands in the Pacific where French is spoken.

French also comes in handy when travelling around the world. In fact, by 2025, 700 million people worldwide will speak French across 7 continents and it's the official language of 29 countries including Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, Lebanon, Senegal, and Burkina Faso.

Learning French will provide a much deeper understanding of French culture on multiple levels. It will open up a whole new world: you can appreciate the nuances of French cinema by watching films without subtitles, access countless French YouTube tutorials on cooking like a French chef or mastering French chic, and impress your friends by engaging in debates about French wine or singing along to your favorite French songs.

With French, the international world of sports and events becomes more accessible: the Cannes Film Festival, the French Open, the Tour de France, the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Did you know that French is an official language of the Olympics? Whatever your interests or hobbies, there's something French for you to enjoy.

French is also the official language of the United Nations, UNESCO, the International Red Cross, and the European Union: the second largest trading block in the world!

Speaking French opens a myriad of job opportunities across the world and within prestigious Melbourne-based French companies such as Renault, Veolia, Michelin, Peugeot, L’Oréal and L’Occitane.

Speaking French is magnifique, but there are also many benefits to speaking a second language. Going to the gym is good for the mind and the body but it is equally as important to keep yourself mentally fit with a good brain a workout.

Good news: it has been shown that speaking a second language has many benefits for your neurons such as:

- Developing creativity and the ability to come up with smart solutions.

- Improving your ability to multi-task.

- Slowing the effects of ageing (memory loss, confusion and difficulty with problem solving and planning) and possible dementia, by up to 5 years.

Scientific research suggests that just 45 minutes of trying to understand another language can improve cognitive function.

While learning French certainly requires effort and discipline, you might be surprised by the amount of French you already know, simply by speaking English.

Et oui ! 40 to 50% of the English vocabulary comes from French, which means you are already using French words all the time. We promise that this will make your French journey a lot easier!

At Alliance Française de Melbourne, we are experts at helping you overcome any challenges or hiccups you may encounter during your language learning journey, giving you the confidence and the practical skills to live your best French life.

You'll still be learning new words, new grammar and gain a new perspective on language itself – it’s a fascinating journey ahead, so are you ready?