I would very much like to learn french in university. I was contemplating majoring in it but then I began to wonder?do languages generally pull your average down? I have already been lectured in the benefits\/virtues of gaining fluency in a third language. However, acceptance into Grad school is something I hope to achieve, and I do not want one subject to drag my average down and endanger my chances of getting into a reputable school.
\nDo you know of any form in which I can learn French in a non-academic environment?
\nWould I be better off just taking French in university?
\nPlease help!!<\/p>\n
\naskastudent has always held an official stance on language classes, in that, they are time-consuming, difficult and hard to get an “A” in. that being said, the benefits of learning a new language (as previously articulated by your mom) are huge. it’s way easier to land a sweet job if you know multiple languages – especially in canada. plus, then you can order a hamburger in paris and not feel like a tourist.
\nso what to do? one thing to keep in mind is the inability you’ll have to “bullshit” a language class. unlike most humanities programs, you probably won’t be able to pull off a decent mark by studying the night before. you either know the correct verb preposition or you don’t. simple as that. learning a new language is something that takes a consistent amount of effort – which is exactly why askastudent never took that introductory russian class. regardless, if you think you have the time during your busy college lifestyle, you could consider it. just remember that it probably won’t boost your GPA unless you work hard. and who wants to do that?
\nthe following are places that you could check out, if you wanna learn that language extra-curricularly:
\nthe U of T school of continuing studies
\nToronto Franco!
\nAlliace Francais (french language school)
\nRyerson Continuing Studies
\nbonne chance.
\ncheers, askastudent<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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