How can Paxman's ideas inform language policy in Cameroon? Does language policy influence development in our country? How? Your opinion counts. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/paxman-french-is-a-useless-language-and-their-achievements-are-long-past-a3220776.html News UK Jeremy Paxman: French is a useless language and their achievements are 'long past' PETER ALLEN IN PARIS Friday 8 April 2016 43 comments 6K Paxman: Not keen on French (David Hartle/Rex) Jeremy Paxman has launched a savage attack on the French – describing their language as “useless” and saying that all their achievements are “long past”. The BBC broadcaster instead describes English as “the language of science, technology, travel, entertainment and sport” and the “only language that you must have”. His words caused shock and anger in France, especially as Paris is currently celebrating the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death i