There are currently 67.8 million people with French as their first language, and it is spoken in 60 countries around the world. Most native speakers live in France, but there are also a high number living in Quebec (Canada), Switzerland, Belgium and a number of African countries.

French is one of the official languages of the European Union, and is the official language of three political centres of the Union: Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg City, so is a useful asset for anyone wanting to work for the European Commission or Parliament. It is also a very useful language within any businesses operating in European markets.

In a recent skills survey, it was revealed that amongst employers specifically looking for employees with language skills, French and German remain the most sought after languages.

Why not take one of the French challenges on MYLO for some fun ideas about how French can be used in a range of creative work situations?