stereotypical american

[Andrew]

chillin in spanish 2 class atm thinking to myself

why do we even have to learn this shit

am i the only one who thinks if people come to our country

they should be required to learn our language, not the other way around?

is this me just being stupid idk

also gj whoever deleted the debate section

[Low Bridd]

Isn't Spanish optional? ?_?

[Andrew]

Isn't Spanish optional? ?_?

required two years of a foreign language for my degree

[Fred]

you intend on staying in america for your whole life, and not being able to communicate with anyone other than english language speakers until you die?

tbh you should embrace the opportunity and excel at one of the most important factor sin the job market- a second language. (mainly in business)

[Sean``]

"Speak our language"

Your speaking a mispronounced version of English, our language.

Dickhead

Edited January 15, 2013 by Sean``

[bald mate]

"Speak our language"

Your speaking a mispronounced version of English, our language.

Dickhead

[Luke]

First of all, Sean, you guys all sound like proper cocks when you try to speak English. You want to see what your language really looks like when it's being butchered? Go have a conversation with a creole speaker, and get angry 'bout that. I understand that Spanish is spoken in the most countries, but there are dialects unique to each region. Mexican Spanish differs from European Spanish and both are different than South American Spanish. I'm not sure I agree with the language requirements for schools currently, but I don't regret learning the Spanish that I know. Food for thought though; China has the biggest population, and is growing the fastest. Wouldn't it be more prudent to learn a Chinese dialect (probably Mandarin), because that is spoken by the largest population, and China's economy continues to grow, thus it will become even more relevant in the future?

Also Sean, look at Shakespearean English. Your language barely even resembles that, so jump off the high horse before I go Django and shoot it in the face.

[Dizzy]

i'm currently trilangual, learned german since year 1, i'm fluent, i know spanish to a good level, I don't regret it once, except the homework is annoying but whatever it pays off. When mexicans want to steel your car then you can tell them to stop in spanish,

[R 4 P 1 D Z]

typical ignorant american

Edited January 15, 2013 by R 4 P 1 D Z

[Guest Tederick]

First of all, Sean, you guys all sound like proper cocks when you try to speak English. You want to see what your language really looks like when it's being butchered? Go have a conversation with a creole speaker, and get angry 'bout that. I understand that Spanish is spoken in the most countries, but there are dialects unique to each region. Mexican Spanish differs from European Spanish and both are different than South American Spanish. I'm not sure I agree with the language requirements for schools currently, but I don't regret learning the Spanish that I know. Food for thought though; China has the biggest population, and is growing the fastest. Wouldn't it be more prudent to learn a Chinese dialect (probably Mandarin), because that is spoken by the largest population, and China's economy continues to grow, thus it will become even more relevant in the future?

Also Sean, look at Shakespearean English. Your language barely even resembles that, so jump off the high horse before I go Django and shoot it in the face.

KO gg no rm

[DeltaPapa]

Andrew there is no way back for you now rofl

ko thread

[Tony]

noob lol

[Roberto]

why do you say "my" country when you immigrated here too you ignorant prick. it's "my" country, as in I'm native american and I'm native to these lands. you aren't. also increases job opportunity but obviously you're too stupid to know that.

[Roma]

lol xD

[Ready Ok FOE]

shut ap. i have to learn dutch english german and french

[Its zeh noob]

First of all, Sean, you guys all sound like proper cocks when you try to speak English. You want to see what your language really looks like when it's being butchered? Go have a conversation with a creole speaker, and get angry 'bout that. I understand that Spanish is spoken in the most countries, but there are dialects unique to each region. Mexican Spanish differs from European Spanish and both are different than South American Spanish. I'm not sure I agree with the language requirements for schools currently, but I don't regret learning the Spanish that I know. Food for thought though; China has the biggest population, and is growing the fastest. Wouldn't it be more prudent to learn a Chinese dialect (probably Mandarin), because that is spoken by the largest population, and China's economy continues to grow, thus it will become even more relevant in the future?

Also Sean, look at Shakespearean English. Your language barely even resembles that, so jump off the high horse before I go Django and shoot it in the face.

Yes, there are alot of dialects in every language. That doesn't mean you wouldn't understand the slightest bit once some starts speaking in a diferent dialect that you've been tought. For example I speak portuguese from Brasil, it's diferent from the portuguese from Portugal but I do understand it. I ALSO understand spannish, not because I can speak the language but because I can connect the words and context. Every Roman(Spannish, French, Italian, etc) language has alot of similarities, just as Germanic(German, dutch, English, etc...) languages have similarities. Learning diferent languages has a possitive effect on thinking and broadens your horizon.

I speak native Dutch and Portuguese (BR).

Decent (Advanced for dutchies) English, basic French and understand most of German and Spannish.

Also, it would be wise to learn mandarin (chinese) but because it doesn't have the alphabet it is way harder to get a grip of. So to get the youth talking a diferent language it is wiser to start closer to home.

Edited January 15, 2013 by Its zeh noob

[Low Bridd]

Isn't Spanish optional? ?_?

required two years of a foreign language for my degree

WHY SPANISH FFS

[Its zeh noob]

Romance and Germanic are half of the western languages. Understanding them the slightest bit is already a huge advantage.

http://www.hum.au.dk...amilies_Map.PNG

Try that as food for tought.

Edited January 15, 2013 by Its zeh noob

[Fred]

its ok andrew i still luv u i understand u cba

[One Flame]

eh i do agree that if others visit america they should speak english, but thats also just as if we would visit mexico or france we should atleast learn enough parts of spanish/french to be able to communicate the basics.

[Veta]

dammit andrew

[JstTooPro]

spanish 2 in college.... oh god

[zyzzbruh]

Donde esta la biblioteca?

[Ikz]

[Ben]

It's decent to know another langauage these days, i done German.