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Article: Where do I go with French?(career map)
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- Career World, a Weekly Reader publication
- Article date:
- January 1, 2008
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French is one of only two languages spoken on five continents!(The other is English.) French is an official language of 29 countries, including Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, and many African countries. Whatever career you choose, French language skills can expand your job prospects. A recent U.S. State Department list of international jobs required French for 135 positions! Here are just a few options for foreign-language experts.
INTERNATIONAL INTERCHANGE
If you want to work for an international organization, French may be your best choice for a foreign language. French is the official language of numerous organizations, including the United Nations, ...