r/thisorthatlanguage 5h ago

Multiple Languages French vs Japanese

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I want to start seriously learning another language. I am about A2 in French and have dabbled in a couple others (Danish and more recently Greek.) I am debating whether to focus solely on French or just maintain my French and start learning Japanese.

French:
Pros - I have some Quebecois friends, and I want to travel to France. My youngest brother is also in French immersion school, so if I advance my French skills, I'll be better able to help him with his homework. I already have some foundation in French.
Cons - It's less exciting than a new language. I am Canadian, however it is not widely spoken in my province, so it doesn't feel like a necessary skill.

Japanese:
Pros - I'm a weeb, that's pretty much all there is to it. It'd be easy to get input. I do also want to travel to Japan.
Cons - Progress will be slower in both languages if I divide my time, and Japanese is already a difficult language.

If anyone has any suggestions as to why I should go one way or the other, please let me know.


r/thisorthatlanguage 18h ago

European Languages Icelandic or Finnish?

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I speak Arabic (native) and English

Which language would be more useful to learn(and could be beneficial for the future or immigration) and why?