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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would choose the one that my middle school child preferred.  Learning a foreign language is wonderful and rewarding but could be a tough road if you're not interested.[/quote]
I agree with this 100%. Intrinsic motivate is a critical factor. Here's why -- a kid that WANTS to learn a language because they LOVE it will find opportunities to do and will enjoy it and therefore more likely to stick with it and be successful. I studied Spanish because it's practical NOT because I love the language. My cousin loved the way French sounded and wanted to learn it.  Everyone told her it was a waste of time. She did it anyway. She went to McGill University in Montreal and got a job where French is required. I barely speak Spanish now outside of necessity and I am not fluent by any stretch-- and I took Spanish in college too. My cousin has like-native fluency in French and uses it daily at work and in daily life (she's lives in Montreal). Motivation was the difference. [/quote]

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