Mandatory French In High School?

Now knowing the entire background about why we must take French courses in high school, it makes me believe even more strongly that a French credit should be compulsory. French heritage and culture is a big part of what makes Canada so unique. French language is a very important part of our country's history. By learning the language, we are honouring the diverse culture that exists in Canada.

Learning a second language is always useful, even if it is just the bare bones of the language. By learning a second language, it can lead to many different jobs. For example, it's really helpful to have a second language if you want to be a flight attendant, or have any sort of government job, or be a teacher.

Learning French also opens many doors in the way of travel. There are cities in Canada where French is spoken, but there are also many countries around the world that have French as an official language. Knowing the language makes travel much easier.

Our country was colonized by France and French culture is still a big part of many people's lives today, so having a compulsory French credit honours our heritage and diverse culture. Not to mention that it is a very useful language in many ways.

There is nothing to lose from learning French, and everything to gain!