I've read through posts on Yahoo! Answers and several people suggest to learn Spanish. But I am not really interested in the language at all. I don't know why but I kind of like German for some reason. I have more of an interest in German than Spanish.
I don't know if it matters either way. I know that many Universities require a foreign language class but do they care what language class in particular you've taken? Also if I take German instead of Spanish will I be missing out on anything that could help me later on in life?
2007-05-11 09:13:33 · 14 answers · asked by jotaro 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I live in the US btw, and from what I've heard Spanish is becoming almost a second language here. But I don't really have much of an interest in it for some reason..
2007-05-11 09:14:24 · update #1
I felt the same way you do. I knew I'd use Spanish more often than German, but German appealed to me more. It's what English is based on (roughly) rather than Spanish and French which are Romantic (Latin-based) languages.
German is also very systematic. It's much easier to learn in the long run than Spanish or French. For example, Mutter is German for mother. Tag is German for Day.
The real down-side is that so many Germans speak English better than we do (especially in southern Germany). Millions speak it and you can definitely use it in Europe, but if you learn it and plan on living here in the US don't expect to encounter very many opportunities to use it. I learned it and have lost quite a bit due to atrophy.
I disagree with those who think that many in the US should choose Spanish because of the immigrant population. That is just enabling behavior. If they migrate here they should be making the effort to learn the language, not the natives. (I realize that's not what everyone means necessarily, but I know that some do.)
2007-05-11 09:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by Peter D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Jotaro I´m from Mexico and you should know my language is spanish and like you said before you need to learn a foreing language. I recommend you to take the spanish classes because spanish is like a second language for the people in the US. Just remember, spanish is used in all Mexico, Central and South America and German is only used in Germany. You can learn spanish and then, in the future you can take German classes too, but in the end is your call. I hope you do the right thing.
2007-05-11 11:08:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are planning any future education in medicine, it should be Latin. Also sign language has become very popular and also accepted by universities as a second language. Spanish however is most popular. You need to check the sign language out at the colleges.
2007-05-11 09:22:56 · answer #3 · answered by someones friend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, your school sucks then if they don't offer something you need for graduation. Hell how in hell is it their graduation policy require credits for a class they don't even offer! Why not talk to your counselor, maybe you have been misinformed. But if this correct, then you will have to attend a local college and take a foreign language class and get credit there. Even if you transfer, that school will probably require that too. Maybe your new school will offer the classes you need. If not, go to a local college and get the credits. I don't know where you live, but I go to school in California, and it is a statewide requirement here to get 20 credits total for language, that is 10 credits for each year so we have to do 2 years of language and I have never heard of a school without a language class
2016-05-20 23:15:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with a lot of people who say it would be helpful to know Spanish since it is used here in the US a lot...however, you probably won't enjoy the class if you have no interest in it. Unless you think that you will be taking a job where you will have to speak to people who speak Spanish, then go with German!
2007-05-11 09:17:22 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Latin is a really cool language. In present day it is not a spoken laguage however they do still offer the class at most schools. All of your medical and law terms are orignated from mostly Lastin and some German. I found it a very interesting language to learn.
2007-05-11 09:18:18 · answer #6 · answered by smash6385 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what you love, if you like German, then take a German class. Unfortunately, for your future, depending upon what career path you choose, perhaps spanish might help you in the long run. There aren't too many Corporations or companies looking for bilingual people in German.
2007-05-11 09:17:42 · answer #7 · answered by wayshower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
German is relatively easy for English speakers to learn as English is a Germanic language. There are, as a result, many, many cognates.
Mandarin is where the money is.
2007-05-11 09:17:42 · answer #8 · answered by Alowishus B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spanish is easiest, and I've tried several. For the US, Spanish speakers are the leading minority and our second language these days. Interested in it or not, it's probably a good choice.
2007-05-11 09:22:36 · answer #9 · answered by MarketMechanic com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take German. It is the coolest language, and its not very hard. Besides you sound really cool when you speak it.
2007-05-11 10:51:11 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋