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REASONS
FOR LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Did you know...
Hispanics make up the largest minority in the United States? That there are 37 million Hispanics in the US?
People from Mexican origin comprise 67% of the Hispanic population?
Medical, education, businesses are highly interested in bi-lingual speakers?
Research shows that students who study foreign languages...
* score higher on the SATs;
*develop greater cultural sensitivity to others;
* have larger vocabularies;
* perform better on tests of reading and math;
* have higher developed listening and retention skills;
* are more creative;
* display more highly developed thinking skills;
* possess skills critical to the national defense;
* will be better prepared to contribute to the ability of local, state, and national economies to compete in the global economy.
(Curriculum Report, publication of the National Association
Secondary School Principals)
Please get in touch with any questions or comments on my site.
sbrunkan@garner.k12.ia.us
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