English Proficiency Falters Among the
French
After a
museum opened up in Marseille France it became apparent that many French
citizens do not know the English language. Though the museum has a European
history some of the exhibits were presented in English. Others were amazed to
realize some of the students had no idea how to read the language. Statistics
show that France is one of the European countries that have low proficiency
when it comes to understanding English. English is one of the basic forms of communication
say experts and there have been debates to put English as a language back into
the French school system. It has been brought to the attention of the schools
that adult English proficiency is below the average rate. High schools have not
been teaching this properly but with America’s influencing pop culture it has
also been noted that English is rarely used.
Unlike in
France in America students are taught another language whether it be French or
Spanish. This is a basic necessity that is required in all high schools before
graduating and some are even making this a must in middle school. It is
important that students at least know one other language with as much diversity
as there is all around the world. English is indeed the basic language of
communication and many countries are making it aware to their citizens that it
must be known. Without the proper knowledge of English it can be detrimental as
one gets older and realizes it is too late to learn the language. Schools
should be enforcing it at a younger age since it is easier to comprehend and
speak a language with high proficiency. Countries today work together to teach
its students other languages and France should do the same if not more to
improve their English proficiency.
Emily B. Lewis
2:28 P.M
November 15th, 2013
November 15th, 2013
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