What language do you learn in America?

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In the United States, there is no federal mandate for foreign language education; however, most high schools require students to complete up to level III in a language. Spanish is the most commonly taught language, especially in southern states like Texas, where it is often a secondary language. French is also popular, particularly in northern states, but overall, Spanish tends to dominate. Other languages such as German, Latin, and Japanese are offered in various schools, with students expressing a desire for earlier exposure to foreign languages.

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only in california

i took two years of german, and two years of mexican in high school. later as an adult i taught myself some swahili, finnish (my first husband was), and a couple others with not too much success.

my new 27 year old step-son is learning chinese. a branch that is very beautiful, panther something and as he learns he'll teach me.

i took only one year of english in high school (poetry, sports literature, sci-fi and one other). it wasn't required beyond one year. they had just a brilliant idea and ...some pilot program replaced the old curriculum. sure it was phun, but sheesh!

(!xck)
 

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