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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For parents whose kids are in college now, are any of them still taking a foreign language? Did they like studying it or have any intention of using it throughout their life?

More than 90% of US foreign language instruction is a complete waste of time since few people care about really speaking a language and retaining it. Lots of research on that for those who are interested.

Watching this debate over 3 or 4 years to check off a box to achieve something else just reinforces that reality. Take it to get the credit then DUMP it all and forget it. Less than 10% of US students who take a language can speak it competently later.

Foreign language skills challenge the brain and potentially give a person a lifelong skill and pleasure.  I hope at least one or two parents here care about that too.

Yes, I am a foreign language teacher.[/quote]

My kid is taking the same language they started in 7th grade. they have achieved a fluency that is rated by the US State Department. How they will use it after they are done with college is anyone's guess, but it has been an enjoyable experience for them.[/quote]

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