Benefit sof learning a foreignlanguage

Benefits of Learning a
Foreign Language
What’s in it for me?


Objectives
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To understand immediate and long-term
benefits of studying a second language
To be aware of what is offered in the Foreign
Languages and Literatures department at UMD
To have some exposure to another language
(being a French major, I chose French to be that
language!)


Immediate Benefits
Greater academic achievement in other areas
of study, including reading, social studies, and
mathematics

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Stronger understanding of English language
Analyzing skills improve
Improved knowledge of geography


Long-Range Benefits
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Enhanced career opportunities
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Greater chance of getting hired if you are bilingual
Option to work abroad, work for an International company,
or work for the government.
Travel is made easier and more pleasant through knowing a
foreign language.
Develop a global attitude


What is offered at UMD?
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French
Spanish
German
Russian: Beginning Russian is offered through
Continuing Education in the evening. You may
register for Intermediate Russian at the College
of St. Scholastica


With that said…

Lets Begin Our Crash
Course in French!


Basic French Phrases
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“Bonjour”- Hello
“Comment allez-vous”How are you?
“Comment vous
appellez-vous” – What’s
your name?

“Merci” – Thank You
“Bonsoir” - Goodnight


French: The language of love
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“Je t’aime”
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“Serais-tu mon Valentin?”
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Will you be my valentine?

“Veux-tu m’épouser?”
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I love you

Will you marry me?

“Pourquoi est-ce que je suis en classe pendant le soir
du Saint-Valentin?”

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Why am I in class the night of Valentine’s Day?


Some quick culture facts…
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Never give someone chrysanthemums in France
unless you are attending a funeral.
French fries are sort of French.
They really do have great food!


Please go to my website at:
/>versityofMinnesota-Duluth/Ms
Och
/to complete a quick quiz
(the quiz will be under
“Reponse”)


The End!