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Which Language???

theyearof2010 · 2010-08-27 00:30:32

Hello, Hope this is the right forum, Just curious in finding out which language people would consider better to be able to speak in the business world. I have the option to take up a new language as part of my business course but am torn between either French or German. All opinions welcome :)

27-08-2010 12:30am

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theyearof2010

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Hello,

Hope this is the right forum,

Just curious in finding out which language people would consider better to be able to speak in the business world.

I have the option to take up a new language as part of my business course but am torn between either French or German.

All opinions welcome

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#2 27-08-2010 9:13am

RedXIV

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I'm biased because the company I work for is German but I have heard alot of other companies with German execs too so thats where i'd go

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#3 27-08-2010 10:09am

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The international language of business is english.

between french and german.. i'd say toss a coin

in fact even better advice - which country would you rather go to on holidays.

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#4 27-08-2010 11:03am

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They say German is the one to learn for business, but it's more usual for Germans to speak fluent English than French people. I'd say either one would be useful. I get a lot of use out of my French in all kinds of situations.

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