which language should I learn first and why? French or German? thanks for the answers?

Question

I want you to advise me about the first language I should learn first and why? (French or German)

Answer 1

I start Year 9 next year. When I was in Year 7 I did French and came first. I didn't find it particularly difficult (my first language being English).



French and German are obviously completely different languages. Learning one first does not necessarily give you a head start in the other. In German, words are easier to pronounce. German words are pronounced how they look (letters have set sounds with few exceptions), so you might find it easier to pronounce German than to pronounce French (French words are not always pronounced how they look).



It is said that German is an easy language for English speakers to learn, because English and German are both Germanic languages. But then, again, I didn't have major troubles learning Beginners French in Year 7.



I would say that you should learn French first, as it is more widely spoken and you could then use your knowledge of French to help you learn other Romance languages such as Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. In the end, it's up to you.



As long as your are motivated, patient and continually practising whatever language it is that you choose to learn, you will eventually succeed.

Answer 2

I studied both in high school and would suggest that you learn French first, which is what I did. I think learning French was easier for me than learning German. It also helped that I already knew some French when I started learning German a year later. There are also more French-speakers than there are German-speakers, so that's a plus also.

Answer 3

I'd say French. It's one of the world's most used languages and it's a little easier than German, I think second to English. You can also see that many product labels include French. I know a little French since I have French at school :)

Answer 4

I take it English is your first language? I'm English and can speak both French and German. I found German pronunciation, reading, spelling and remembering much easier than French, although the grammar in French is much easier and much more popular. I would definitely recommend German first, as it's much more similar to English as "Snow Globe" pointed out.

Answer 5

in the beginning,economically France and Germany are greater considerable than Brazil. you're able to desire to learn the language you experience you opt to learn it. So in case you talk languages as Italian French could be person-friendly. in case you talk Germanic languages which includes English German does no longer be a brilliant situation. in case you talk Spanish you're fairly much achieved with Portuguese.

Answer 6

I have studied both French and German and found German easier. Although German grammar is more complicated, it is very regular. German sounded more logical to my English ear and was easy to pronounce and spell. I found myself understanding conversation sooner than I had in French. It has a lot of combination words (such as Handshuh for glove) which made picking up new vocabulary easier. Even that example tells you that we have borrowed many words. French was fine, but for me, German just clicked.

Answer 7

You give no good reasons why to learn one or the other. It would all depend on what you want to get out of the target language. If you're going to live, for example, in western Europe, French would be best, but German is best in eastern Europe.

Answer 8

I would take either or, but I think that French would be a little easier to learn then German.



My daughter went to a French immerssion school from 1st thru 5th and now the school that she is at doesn't have french but German and she is picking up on that real fast since she already knows a second langue.....



Whatever you decide I do think you will enjoy either langue...

Answer 9

French, There are plenty of French Speaking Countries in the world. More than there are German.

Answer 10

If you wanted to start with the easier option I'd choose German, as there are many similarities with English. French is perhaps more useful as there are many countries using it and others understand it.

Answer 11

French, because it is a very common language like Spanish

Answer 12

french because french is easier and once you've learned french you could talk to other people who will mostly know how to speak french than german

Answer 13

french

Answer 14

Concentre toi sur le français, l'allemand ne te servira pas, sauf si tu comptes vivre dans un pays où l'on parle cette langue !

Answer 15

french, it has got easier grammar, and it's more widespread as an international language --> more useful...

Answer 16

Once upon a time, in scientific journals, you needed both of them. This is no longer needed, as English prevails everywhere. If you want a second language, consider Spanish.

Answer 17

English. (You appear to have mastered it already. Congratulations!)