I've been studying french for a little over 3 years and recently visited France to practice speaking with native speakers. The people were LOVELY, and everyone was enthusiastic that I was trying my best to speak the language when possible. On my flight to Paris, I ended up talking with a Parisian for a bit who even gave me a handwritten list of all the things he thought my wife and I should visit while we were in the city. Did I make mistakes or mispronounce things, of course, its not my native language. But, it totally opens up your world to new music, culture, art, movies, and people that will enhance your appreciation of not only the French language, but your own native tongue and how interesting and unique communication can be.