Which foreign language(s) would you suggest that your kid learn?

[Anonymous]

If they wanted to? Which is/are the most useful for job opportunities, in your opinion?

[Anonymous]

We got a nanny who is bilingual in French and English, so they know french fluently. They are now (in mid- elementary) learning spanish. I think for jobs, Spanish and Mandarin. But it depends on the job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We got a nanny who is bilingual in French and English, so they know french fluently. They are now (in mid- elementary) learning spanish. I think for jobs, Spanish and Mandarin. But it depends on the job.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Latin. Seriously, it helps them understand English so much better.

[Anonymous]

Spanish.
Almost everywhere here (meaning the United States) has/needs employees that speak Spanish.

[Anonymous]

Chinese.

[Anonymous]

Any and all languages will be a great enrichment to him/her. It helps in so many ways. We speak 3 languages at home and we work with Latin America a lot so I would suggest Spanish or Portuguese, but Arabic and Mandarin are also important languages (work wise). If I were you I would probably stick with Spanish because he/she will have more chance to practice and become fluent in the US

[Anonymous]

Keep in mind that language needs change.

— Russian major who graduated in 1992

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Chinese.

Yeah, good luck with that!

[Anonymous]

Spanish!

That being said, the head of my kids' middle school recommends letting them choose their language. They'll excel in whatever they're excited about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Latin. Seriously, it helps them understand English so much better.

Latin will also help them in science classes. This is true from medical fields to any majors that include biology such as environmental conservation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Spanish!

That being said, the head of my kids' middle school recommends letting them choose their language. They'll excel in whatever they're excited about.

I"m biased towards Spanish given how incredibly useful it is in this country. That said, I totally agree with the above. Let your child choose something that s/he is excited about. If pushed to learn a language that she/he's not interested in, it won't be much fun

[Anonymous]

Spanish!!!

Imagine 2050 most jobs say Spanish fluency preferred.

[Anonymous]

Spanish through middle school; a "good for jobs" language in high school and college (the needed languages will change).

[Anonymous]

We're a French family. I have one kid doing Latin, because of the historical aspect they find interesting, and one kid who had no choice because their school only offered Spanish and French, so they chose Spanish (beginner French is going to make them bang their heads against the wall).