Which language is better to learn in high school? French or German? and which one more used in Japan?

Question

I need help decided which language to stick to during high school. I am currently in French class and my friend is in a German class, she says that the German class is really fun and while I was in French I was bored like there was no tomorrow. I really don't want to seem like I am following my friend because it will seem like I am a lost puppy that needs to have a guide because truly I am not...I just want a language that is widely used in areas such as Asia, if they even know any of those languages....thank you for any one that was able to read and answer this ^-^

Answer 1

Japanese is used most in Japan. Then English.

If you plan on going to Asia, you're fine with English. French was used in Vietnam. However, the British has more Asian control than the French or the Germans.

Answer 2

If you're bored in French, switch. German is a harder language, but you do get to learn fun words such as Taschenrechner (calculator).

And in Asia/Japan, you'd probably just be fine with English. A lot a people speak English in Asian countries because A) it is a requirement in some countries to learn it and B) tourists.

Answer 3

French is used a lot more commonly in Asia. WAY more than German. Personally I'm in french and I guess I'm lucky because my french class has been a blast.  But the best language to learn if you want to go to Japan, is japanese. I'd say take german where you feel you'll be happiest then in college take japanese.

Answer 4

To 田中 : I'm not sure that French's used in Vietnam although VN 's one of the La Francophonie member .

English is the best choice for u to use in Vietnam , but in some big cities at Vietnam , not all

To Owner :

in the Asia , English is better for you to use but it's not enough because , some nations have their language and they really hate use a different language , so that I think you must to know a country where you'll go .

Of course , you can study for your future . In the Asia , French and German is not a power , Arabic - Chinese are the best choice for you and you can take a notice to Japanese and Korean , too .

Glad to see you in Vietnam, so you can study my language : Vietnamese ^_^

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