Should all school pupils be made to learn at least one foreign language?

by Ruth Woodhouse

Learning other languages is very worthwhile and beneficial. In the "global village" that the world has become over recent decades, it seems to make more sense than ever to be f...read more

by Linda Sunkle-Pierucki

It's difficult to support the theory all children should learn a foreign language when most appear to be so woefully inadequate in their native tongue. All learning builds up...read more

by Christina A. Armani

Students shouldn't be made to learn at least one foreign language. Students are made to do enough in schools as it is, and they need to have at least a few options and choices....read more

by Bob Totterer

Language is a powerful tool in the melding of various cultures into one. It will either bind people together or hopelessly separate them. We must take care, therefore, how we ...read more

by Carolyn Lanier

If someone wants to be bilingual, Great, let that be a personal choice. Most people don't want religion shoved down their throat so why should we want a foreign language shoved ...read more

by Renee Morgan

To learn a foreign language should not be force onto American children If a pupil wants to learn a second or third language then it is called gaining knowledge. It is called for...read more

by Lizzy Lamke

No. I think children these days have less freedom to choose their schooling ideas. Yes it will help very much in life to learn another langage, but what if their future caree...read more

by Melissa Crossley

I believe that our children have enough on their plates without adding more to it. The demands that kids face between peer pressure, good grades and parents expectations should ...read more

by Poppy Fields

Learning a foreign language should be an option which is accessible to all students, but it would be counter-productive to make learning languages compulsory. At present, it is ...read more

by Danelle Karth

Schools decide what it is important for students to learn. Many require health class, gym, and history. Many students feel these topics and or others are a waste of their time. ...read more

by Lauren Henderson

I do not think schools should force a foreign language on any of its students. This is America and English is the dominate language. Those coming here need to have at least a ba...read more

by Erik Hopkins

I thought long and hard on this one before voting no. I really do believe that people should have, at the very least, a basic working knowledge of any foreign language however, ...read more

by Shelli Read

Having lived in England for over three years while in high school, I found that knowing how to speak English (albeit American English) was extremely useful. After minimal pract...read more

by Adnana Saric

Foreign languages are interesting and fun, but having to take one just because it's a requirement can be a nuisance. I believe that it should be a student's choice whether they ...read more

by Lisa Fagan

It should be up to the individual student if he or she wants to study another language. The schools should concentrate on teaching math, science, English, and reading. These are...read more

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by Rayna Reyst

Learning a language is a very difficult thing to do. Even once you have been studying in that language, it is nearly impossible to become fluent. I have been taking German for t...read more

by sunseed

When I was in 4th grade, I was made to take spanish and french lessons. I had absolutely no interest in learning these languages thus any real learning was limited and later for...read more

by Serge Laurier

I have got to admit that the idea submitted here is not necessarily a bad one. The only problem I have with such an idea is that it will certainly be a waste of money if the stu...read more

by Roberto Alvarez-Galloso

I would like to write about the danger to the American Way of Life. It is not because of the desire to learn multiple languages. It is the desire to teach English and make sure ...read more

by Dario

In societies rapidly changing state, decreasing global and cultural segregation, and the amalgamation of communities, it appears at first glance, invaluable to be able to speak ...read more