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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]/\ NP responding to the immediate PP. We were faced with a similar decision regarding what to do when your child maxed out on the available language classes early in their school career. My DC always had an interest in learning more languages than just Spanish, so we made the decision that we would let them follow their interests and pick up a second or third language once they completed AP Spanish instead of prioritizing a K-12 Spanish immersion pathway. Could they be better in Spanish? Of course, but they made the choice to go for proficiency in multiple languages rather than maximizing fluency in one.[b] And Spanish is easy[/b]. If they want to pick Spanish back up in college, it would be easy for them to pick up where they left off.

Not saying that's the right approach for all kids. But it worked for us and probably instilled a greater love for languages more than just continuing to focus on Spanish would have. [/quote]

I am certain Spanish is an easier language than Chinese for example. But I feel compelled to tell you that most Americans speak it really poorly. So “picking it up” in college probably won’t happen unless they really put some work into it. Also it’s easy to learn the basics of a language. It is much harder to get good at one and learn to read and write etc.  But honestly, if that’s not your priority, that makes total sense that you wouldn’t be interested in a language focused school. [/quote]

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