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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That's a remarkably blinkered view of the utility of learning.[/quote]

+1  Learning another language helps your brain work in different ways.  IMO, it shouldn't be just viewed for utilitarian purposes, ie, it will help me get ahead.  I studied French and speak another Asian dialect; my DH is from the UK, and he studied German, a bit of Spanish and French.  We found it a bit useful when we traveled abroad.  In school, learning about the culture was also a part of learning the language.

I would tell your kids to learn whatever language they want to learn, even if it's Latin, which is helpful for premed/prelaw.  It just makes you a more well-rounded person and exercises your brain in different ways, kind of like learning to play an instrument.[/quote]

Agree with this statement and the one before. Do it for the love of learning and make sure it's a language your kid is excited to learn. Don't do it because it will give you an edge in business. It won't. As a PP said, getting the proficiency to perform in a high-paced business setting is very specialized and you have to be very immersed (maybe with a spouse speaking that language) and really want to do it. [/quote]

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