I'm more interested in taking french or arabic, but spanish is more useful and widely used around the united states. However, spanish just doesn't appeal to me...
2006-12-11 20:08:34 · 13 answers · asked by Ad Just 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If Spanish doesn't appeal to you, then don't take it. You should take what you're interested in. I took Spanish, and I'm glad I did, because it really helps me understand the world around me. It's fun to be able to understand a language so prevalent here in the US. You could know what people around you are saying, or listen to Spanish radio, or watch a telenovela, or even watch old I Love Lucy reruns and know exactly what Ricky was saying to Lucy. In addition, Spanish is very similar to Italian, and you may be able to understand much of Italian films from your knowledge of Spanish.
French will be easy for you to learn, since it is another Romantic language, and you will have fun being able to understand such a rich language. I think this will make you feel more cultured! Quite a few people who study French often get so much enjoyment out of it, they save up for a trip to France as something they simply must do.
On the other hand, Arabic might be interesting to learn since it would require you to learn a language in a totally new way. If you're willing to put a little extra effort in, you may find it very satisfyting to retrain your brain and be able to understand a culture quite different (I assume) from your own.
In the end, go with what you think you will have the most fun with. Don't consider what MIGHT be useful in the future as much as what will you enjoy most RIGHT NOW!
2006-12-11 20:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by spacecampkate 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well it all depends. Learning another language could step up your pay grade, but if your looking to stay in the US I suggest French or Spanish. If your looking for an easy A I suggest Spanish, there are LOTS of aides, books, and programs directed at your study of Spanish. If your looking to deviate from the norm take Arabic. Ultimately choose what your interested in because then and ONLY then will you be enthused about doing work for that class.
2006-12-12 04:13:02 · answer #2 · answered by supa_wmn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take what interests you-They do say spanish is easier, but that is a myth. As a lingiust I can assure you that French is far easier for English speakers to learn than Spanish. It's even verified by major schools such as the Montery Institute that trains Interpreters and Translators.
Yes, we do hear a lot of Spanish here in the USA. But, French is still spoken in North America-Quebec.
2006-12-12 04:11:34 · answer #3 · answered by ragazzo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
French
2006-12-12 04:15:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spanish is probably the most widely spoken language in developed countries out of those three. Spanish and french are quite similar from the language structure, so once you are knowledgeable in French it won't be to difficult to learn Spanish (the converse unfortunately also being true).
2006-12-12 04:11:11 · answer #5 · answered by Didi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a choice between French and Arabic, I'd shoot for Arabic. Not that many people know it, and it'll be a lot more useful in the days ahead.
Chances are you can pick up Spanish in your spare time.
2006-12-12 04:53:47 · answer #6 · answered by T J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well what would you like to use your foreign language for? Business, Politics, Law. It all depends. Spanish is widely used but not necessarily the most important language in terms of foreign languages. You may consider Arabic for Politics or anything dealing with foreign affairs (i.e.trade) and French for Politics or diplomacy.
2006-12-12 04:12:49 · answer #7 · answered by Mille_D-Gurl08 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try arabic dude, its more beautiful and poetic, and would help you learn some more languages using similar alphabet beginnning from right. (urdu, persian etc).
Its a full culture you will have access to. Also, if you like a little challenge, its in learning arabic, as the alphabets are totally a new type while french and spanish use latin alphabets and lot of similar words as in english.
Try it, you will like it.
2006-12-12 04:27:39 · answer #8 · answered by sorwar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Arabic is a beautiful language and its not as painfully difficult to learn as French or Spanish is.
2006-12-12 06:08:33 · answer #9 · answered by DrSH 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i imagine arabic is in demand at the moment, but who knows how long it will last, Spanish, only help you in the social service feild or middle management of some company that exploits immigrants. One learns french for the ladies but i don't see it having much commercial appeal.
2006-12-12 04:13:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋