Germany--is English language a required subject in high schools?

[NBYodo]

@hogarth

Speaking as someone who learned French in Saskatoon (including one year in university), I think even sven’s explanation is more likely; if you don’t practise speaking a foreign language at all, you’ll be very rusty in a conversation (perhaps to the point of being unable to communicate).

On my first wedding anniversary, my wife and I went to Paris. I told her that I knew how to speak some French, but once we were there I stumbled and fumbled so much in all of my attempts at conversation that she accused me of greatly exaggerating my proficiency. Eventually I just gave up and spoke in English whenever possible. But nevertheless, I would have no difficulty reading a French newspaper, for instance.

In BC in the 80s there was no requirement to learn French in school. A second language, minimum 1 yr I think in high school, but it didn’t have to be French.

Is French now mandatory? (I haven’t lived in Canada since 2000).

NB

[psychonaut]

@NBYodo

In BC in the 80s there was no requirement to learn French in school. A second language, minimum 1 yr I think in high school, but it didn’t have to be French.

Is French now mandatory? (I haven’t lived in Canada since 2000).

You could check the BC Curriculum website yourself, but it’s structured so poorly that it’s impossible to tell which subjects are required and which are elective. Core and immersion French are clearly on offer, but that’s about all I can tell you.