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bishopisback 
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I don't understand why Spanish is required to be taken in high schools and for some jobs. Why should I learn Spanish? This just means that the Mexicans wont have to learn English. I think it is complete bull crap. I am happy my class was the last to not have a foreign language in order to graduate.
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 8:16pm |
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we gotta take french in high school
grow up, and have some respect |
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 8:19pm |
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Ironic, that they want you to learn something in school isn't it?
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 8:20pm |
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Because we can't make "them" take English, as ESL in schools is a joke. At least that way, they educate the group that will be forced to interact with those who cannot speak english.
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 8:31pm |
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You get more money and are open to more jobs if you are bi-lingual. It also looks damn good on a college application.
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 8:33pm |
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I was under the impression that a foreign language was required, not just Spanish specifically? Anyways, you should learn it because it is a vital language in this country. Whether or not you like it, a large percent of the population speaks Spanish. You are at a disadvantage if you do not. Next, GG for assuming every Hispanic person is a "Mexican." Lastly, do you plan on attending college? Most schools require several years, if not more. |
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 8:33pm |
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I took french in elementary/ highschool because 1) I wanted to learn it, and 2) It's good to be even slightly semi-fluent in another language. It increases employment opportunities, and could make travel easier in the future too.
Cry about it. |
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 8:35pm |
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Personally, I'll probably keep taking Spanish through college, because I actually think it will be useful. I hope to visit as many countries as possible, and knowing Spanish will get me through all of South America and the Iberian peninsula (Portugeuse people understood me just fine when I talked to them in Spanish, I assume Brazilians will be the same), plus Central America and the Carribean. Never hurts to be able to communicate.
Also, Spanish is a way better language than English. Way more logical at least. |
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 8:41pm |
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The purpose of school is to prepare you for life and work. Foreign language is a useful and relevant skill, just like math and geography. You will be a better and more educated person for learning. If anything, US schools do way too little foreign language. In most industrialized countries foreign language is taught starting in grade school, and they frequently teach two or more. Politicizing this is completely idiotic. |
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 8:42pm |
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Chewp...give him the fail.
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 8:48pm |
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Nope. Each Spanish country, beside the European ones, speak totally different dialects. My mom is fluent in spanish because he whole family speaks it (for some reason, she never taught me and the schools asigned me to a French class...go me), but when she went to Peru, she had a hard time understanding many words. But whenever we go to PR to visit my grandparents, she understands everyone. |
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 9:24pm |
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I am taking french throughout highschool... still can't speak it after 10 years of learning it (my old school started at gr1)
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 9:33pm |
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I'll leave that for Brihard, but I should come up with my own trademark fail thingy... |
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 9:33pm |
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I'm taking German right now!
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 10:08pm |
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 10:11pm |
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I'm good at spanish. Doesn't hurt to know another language.
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 10:11pm |
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That they do, french is a good language. Also, if you're like me, you'll get a gf who's taking french in university and be able to help her with getting started on that, and be a total stud for it. |
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 10:13pm |
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Really. How dare they try to expand your knowledge base. |
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 10:37pm |
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We dont have required foreign language.
But german FTW anyway/ |
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Posted: 30 April 2007 at 10:41pm |
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I wish our school offered German. I have to take French.
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