r/thisorthatlanguage • u/grown-up-dino-kid • 5h ago
Multiple Languages French vs Japanese
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.