Why do we have to take a foreign language to graduate?
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Learning a foreign language educates you about different and unfamiliar cultures and therefore fosters understanding among different groups of people.  It helps you to communicate with people who don't speak your language (I know it's shocking, but most people in the world DON'T speak English!).  Finally (and perhaps most importantly for those who fail to see the need to understand or communicate with others), learning a foreign language makes you a more attractive candidate for jobs in all sorts of fields - companies are always looking for multilingual applicants.
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I have no idea, but I admire you for wanting to. I've always wanted to know a second language, but never had the self discipline to learn.
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1. we shud know our own language 1st then  head for the globle one.\n2.one shud get mature enuff to opt and learn a language he/she wishes to.\n3. children shud be made to learn one language at a time.\n\n\nits better to speak against the topic!
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You shouldn't be forced to. After all, your native language is apparently American English. \n\nBut keep in mind that in most foreign countries, children are taught English or other foreign langues from early childhood so that they will be able to travel and understand other cultures besides their own. Why do so many Americans insist on NOT learning foreign languages? Is it any wonder that we are despised and mistrusted?
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It's better to have two languages spoken. It would be more conveinient if everyone knew how to speak english, but that's a long and hard task to teach many.
559851
because the other languages are so numerous, that it is easier to keep english or french. there are alot of other tribal languages they would have to learn.
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'To acquire a thorough and advanced knowledge in _____ subject, which is still relatively new plus unavailable in my homeland - and to put it to good use, for the benefit of my country.'\n...This would be easily understood as mere verbal hogwash - as you are probably hoping to settle in the country where you seek to study ! \nBut it will at least give the University authorities a legitimate reason to select you - as you have expressed a wish to RETURN to your homeland, on completing your course !
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It actually depends on the degree you are seeking and not necessarily on the college or university you choose. Most programs for Bachelor of Arts require four semesters of a foreign language while often Bachelor of Science degrees do not require any foreign language at all.
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Because it is very difficult to learn both the languages.
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The reason is as simple as it is obvious.\nLanguage is the instrument we use to transmit culture from one to another, from parent to child, from teacher to student, from the older generation to the next one, etc.\nYou may say that this can be done by the force of example and that is partially true, but only language enables you to explain WHY.
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French in high school and German in college.
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It depends how much time you are willing to spend on one language. Language is a tool for communication. It will help you to understand a culture or others from a language. You could start it from watching french movies or listen french songs to gain your interesting. Once you enjoy the language that brings you exploring new experience , the learning process will not be hard at all.
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getting fluent requires couple of years of classes, plus at least couple of months in the country.\nassuming you do nothing else but work on your language
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Some schools should look for ways to offer options, but actually- Spanish is becoming the second most important language in this country!   French is next to useless in many states.  Latin is barely useful- its helpful but has little application in the job market.  A great school might offer a remote classroom where motivated students could learn japanese, urdu, german,arabic, or russian or whatever.  Basic comprehension of spanish is important. If the student wants to study french, italian, or latin- then a background in spanish will still be useful due to some similarities in structure.
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What type of studying are you talking about?  Like at a university?  I doubt it unless you have one hell of a scholarship.  And I've never heard of a scholarship that is given simply because you learn to speak French.  If you're going to France to study, I think it's kind of implied that you'd have to learn to speak French to do so.
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Think about it. If you were to emigrate to another country that speaks Spanish, do you think the locals would all learn English just for you? Hell no. They would expect you to learn the country's official language. I don't see why that is such a hard concept for some people to grasp.
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Language is one of the best ways an individual can become a more integrated part of society. It is often a difficult and life-long learning process (to learn additional languages) but with tremendous benefits. Whenever I hear another language being spoken, I try to find the similarities that underlies all modern language. It inspires me to learn more about that particular language and also about the culture of the people that speak it. I suggest everyone should try to learn a few common phrases in any language, so that they may have the oppurtunity to communicate with someone you might not have otherwise ever thpught to do.