Studies show, the older a human gets, the harder it is to learn a language. People of other countries are usually fluent in two languages. Most public colleges require a student to take two years of a language. The United States is a bit behind the times...
2006-08-14 06:29:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
What exactly is a "regular" language? I would think to any native speaker of a country their language would be a "regular" language.
And English isn't the only language spoken in this world. The U.S doesn't run everything, even though Bush thinks they do.
2006-08-14 06:41:28 · update #1
In theory, you are correct. It is harder to learn languages as you grow older and many private schools offer language earlier on. My neighbor's kids started learning French as well as English in kindergarten and they excel in both. It depends on the child though. It shouldnt be required at such a young age, but having the option is good. My little brother is 10 and constantly wants to know what things are "in Spanish". Learning English grammatically and efficiently should of course be a primary concern because that is the language in America that is most prevantly used. However, as a fun and educational alternative foreign languages should be offered to an elementary audience. Preschool is too young because they aren't fully exposed to a school like setting and they need to focuse more on developing socially. However, maybe like in second or third grade foreign language programs could be offered where possible.
2006-08-14 06:46:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. We can start teaching broken english, spanish, rap, and slang. Seems as that's what many speak nowadays. Just look at the answers you see.
Though, seriously, it would be nice if we'd teach two languages in school like most countries do. After all, we're already the laughing stock of most of the developed countries in the world because our thinking is so narrow and our people's skills are generally worse generation after generation.
Not that it's our fault. After all, our wonderful leader does come from that wonderful top 50 state and his dad, the education President, did so much to help further us along.
Soapbox aside, yes, I'd like to someday see it happen. I know it'd be a useful skill.
2006-08-14 10:49:20 · answer #2 · answered by Yada Yada Yada 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the english language.
2006-08-14 06:35:34 · answer #3 · answered by kekeke 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lil kids dont even know how to speak regular language.
2006-08-14 06:37:06 · answer #4 · answered by sexychick 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ja
2006-08-14 06:34:02 · answer #5 · answered by coandso 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋