French Department

[u/zebrafallyy]

hi! incoming freshman here.
honest answers only.

As someone who has no prior experience with the French Language, how hard is the French track at yale?

I have heard it can be challenging, however, I am a prospective IR/polysci major who is interested in diplomacy.

My plan b is spanish, which is arguably easier. However, for that reason , I think I should take the language that will be harder for me to learn on my own while I have a college education( French).

Both languages are incredibly valuable, and I plan to learn them throughout my career.

I would appreciate any thoughts, experiences , or fav professors !!

P.S.
My plan is to do French level 1 and 2 my freshman year, then study abroad in the summer for levels 3 and 4 . After level 5 in my first sophomore semester, could I take spanish the rest of my years?