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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]With instantaneous translations software in the palms of children hands, world languages is one of the best examples of how universities and colleges have their heads in the sand regarding what this generation needs to be successful. [/quote]
Obviously you don't regularly use translation software in a meaningful way.[/quote]

Not really. Colleges are just looking for 3 years of a WL taken in HS. Only MCPS takes it to the extreme and offer WL classes as early as 6th grade. I respect the middle school principals that tell parents “don’t rush this because your kid has to do 3 years in HS anyway”. [/quote]

Calling 6th grade foreign language "extreme" is the most monolingual American thing ever.

Heritage students in heritage school programs study a second language from kindergarten. Public schools have ES immersion program.

"Colleges are just looking for 3 years of a WL taken in HS." is just not true.

Selective colleges aren't particularly impressed by topping out at Spanish 3, and non selective colleges don't care at all.

Starting earlier has the benefit of starting when their brain is younger and more open to language learning.

Students who struggle in foreign language have the benefit of repeating a MS class in HS or taking the non intensive slower MS versions that take 3 years to do Spanish 1 and 2.[/quote]

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