Great thread by the way. I'm currently studying french at A level at school, its a subject that i've always had an aptitude for and was always a step ahead up til this year when it gets a lot harder. As far as the curriculum goes, i'm okay, as far as conversation in french goes, i can handle myself well. I wouldn't call myself fluent but I could have a good ol' chinwag with someone in french, I find it sort of comes naturally although I'd really like to try different languages, Japanese, Italian and Swedish are one that interest me particularly, for now though, i need to focus on getting a good grade in my A levels. Very interesting topic this.
cheers,
outdoorpaddy