Is French hard to learn and study?

Answer 1

The difficulty of learning a language is based on two general criteria.

1) Inherent Difficulty of the Language: This is how complex the grammar, spelling, diction, and language composition are. (Japanese is much more grammatically simple than Russian, for example since it does not have cases, genders, or compound tenses.)

2) Distance from Languages known: This is how similar or different the words and grammar of the target language are from the speaker's native or previously acquire languages. (It is easier to learn Hebrew if your native language is Arabic than if it is German all else equal because Hebrew shares quite a bit of vocabulary and grammar with Arabic and almost none with German.)

As concerns French: 1) Grammar is relatively complex, but not overwhelmingly so and even though some spelling combinations are difficult at first glance (eau = oh), these combinations are consistent. 2) Considering that you already speak English (assumed since you submitted this question in English), French is very close to English and has heavily influenced English. Therefore, all else being equal French should be one of the easier languages for you to learn.

Answer 2

Learning French can be challenging due to its complex grammar rules and pronunciation. However, with consistent practice and immersion in the language, it can be an achievable goal. It ultimately depends on the individual's dedication and learning style.