French vs German, which language is easier to learn?
18 French tenses or 4 German cases?
Which language is more promising?
Popularity
2.
German ranks 10th in popularity and has the official status in 6 countries.
French is recognized as an official language in 29 countries around the world.
Winner: French
Reading (Pronunciation)
3.
Reading German is quite easy, you only need to learn a few combinations that are read differently.
French words are not read the way they are written.
French has a lot of nasal sounds that are very unusual for English speakers.
Winner: German
Speaking
4.
To speak German, you need to be good at grammar first.
Once the French pronunciations are mastered, the speaking part is relatively easier with French.
Winner: French
Language
5.
Every language is beautiful in its own way.
And if you start to dive into its study, you will encounter many difficulties anyway.
And believe me, there will be enough of them everywhere.
British Royal family
6.
The British royal family does speak French and German.
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, and Prince William are fluent in both French and German.
Opportunities
7.
The knowledge of languages opens up global opportunities to study / work abroad, make new acquaintances, and expand business.
Verdict
8.
German for:
- Professional activities
- General development
French for:
- For arts & travel
- For immigration
Why German?
9.
Unlike French, a few countries in the world speak German.
Due to the limited availability of German-speaking professionals, German is the best choice for career growth and for students planning to pursue higher education in Germany.
Easy language?
10.
You would encounter many difficulties in both French and German, but in different ways.
It all depends on the efforts you put in to learn the language. Both are equally difficult.