Every year, the debate arises in German-speaking Switzerland as to whether French should continue to be taught as a foreign language at elementary school and whether it is even necessary to integrate another foreign language, "Learning French", into the curriculum alongside English.
If you were to ask the business associations, the largest Swiss employers and the major Swiss corporations, they would unanimously confirm how important the French language is in companies in German-speaking Switzerland. In addition to technical know-how, a good knowledge of French greatly increases the chances of a successful professional career.
A survey of companies in the German-speaking cantons revealed that almost eighty percent of the companies surveyed reported a shortage of French-speaking employees. By comparison, only around half of the companies reported a shortage of employees with English language skills.
This shows that, contrary to popular belief, learning French is indeed important and worthwhile.
Do you have a window seat in French lessons at elementary school and upper school? Do you want to learn French or improve your skills in the French-speaking language? Does your employer want you to improve your French language skills? That's not a problem! French is the second most widely taught foreign language in the world. So you are not alone when it comes to learning French! A comprehensive range of language schools and language travel providers awaits you. The education portal Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch provides you with a helpful overview.
Linda, deine Weiterbildungsfinderin
