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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You really can't expect practice or fluency when a child is exposed once or twice a week for 30 min.  What you should expect is that they will develop an understanding and appreciation for the diversity of cultures and languages around the world. (Think 30,000 ft view vs. a 3 ft view.)

Folks, most other developed countries offer and require that students learn other languages. It's time to stop living and acting like 'Merica is the only place that matters.

And, keep in mind that just like art, music and PE may reach other children that may struggle with traditional academics, foreign languages may engage other kids.  [/quote]

Uh yeah.... Thanks for the ejuhmacation. I'm a pp that thinks FLES is a waste of time and I'm married to someone from another country. He speaks three languages fluently. My child is exposed to plenty of diversity and different cultures from what he is exposed to by us. Not everyone who thinks this class is a waste is a dumb redneck, ok?[/quote]

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In fact, I'd venture to say that those of us who want to get rid of FLES think foreign language education is [i]very[/i] valuable.  Just not this "class," once a week.  It's a total waste of time and resources that should be spent on the basics, like English language arts.  Save foreign language instruction for a time when there can be a dedicated class, every day (or every other day if block scheduled) in middle and high school.  [/quote]

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