Worth starting French before joining?

[DeadGods]

I have a good amount of free time until I'm in. Is it worth learning French on my own, or will I be taught once I've joined?

 

[dimsum]

I have a good amount of free time until I'm in. Is it worth learning French on my own, or will I be taught once I've joined?

I would suggest that it’s always worth learning a language (French or otherwise).

They don’t send everyone to French training anymore.

 

[Furniture]

I have a good amount of free time until I'm in. Is it worth learning French on my own, or will I be taught once I've joined?

Yes, start French as soon as you can. Being proficient in both offical languages will be beneficial to your career and personal life in the CAF.

 

[Flatfish]

Absolutely worth it! Watch lots french movies and immerse yourself!

 

[Kilted]

I've had a few times when I've ended up working with French-speaking people who couldn't speak English.

 

[Halifax Tar]

As you progress through your career your going to find French language ability becomes more and more important. You're also going to find it's importance is not matched by the institutions ability to provide that training in an ongoing way.

It quickly becomes the members responsibility to obtain and maintain that language skill.

So no yes start now, and don't stop. Ever.