Foreign Language Study--Is Elementary School the Right Time to Start?

In an ever-shrinking and tumultuous world, speaking a foreign language is becoming more and more desirable, but should the U.S. begin to require the study of a foreign language in elementary schools?
Comments on article "Foreign Language Study--Is Elementary School the Right Time to Start?"
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kelsey i cant beleive that u don't beleive in jesus or god i mean ur crazy. i mean who created you huh o yeah god and jesus did 3/11/2009
Xulyla Saluyman Hey, looka here. My students are 8. And they have no interest in that.
And could you explain why? It's 'cause they just thinkin' that it's whole lot of things to learn. Looka here. I'm tryin' to make a point.
THEY GET STRESSES FROM IT!
2/9/2009
xyeala I liked it, but i wish that you can explain more 2/9/2009
Ms. Stimplestin Jesus? He isn't really! Only Allah can save us! 1/31/2008
anon I dont believe this is an issue. My students are all failing right now, and dont understand the language, but just because they are slackers. The fact that they are seven doesn't matter. 1/31/2008
Mr. Johnson Yes. Thank you Jesus. We owe you one. 1/31/2008
Dr. Smith Thank you Jesus! We're saved! 1/31/2008
Dr. Smith HELP ME OH MY GOD 1/31/2008
Ms. Stimplestin I think this scurge needs to end immedietly before it becomes a serious problem. My students are all wanting to listen to rap music and watch Dora the Explorer! 1/31/2008
Mr. Green Yes this is quite odd indeed. 1/31/2008
Mr. Johnson They are all turning a slightly mexican color too. This is so horrible. OMG THEY ARE ATTACKING ME...... MAKE THEM STOP
THEY're GOUGING OUT MY EYES
1/31/2008
Mr. Schneibly Well, i can't say that this is entirely true. But my students in my Latin classes have been experiencing horrible seizures. The nurses say it's nothing... BUT i know. 1/31/2008
Dr. Snifen I've noticed the same thing in all my classes as well! 1/31/2008
Mr. Facker The same thing is happening in my classes, everyone is dying 1/31/2008
Mr. Mogleson All the kids in my foriegn language program seem to be exploding at random, this is a horrible idea becasue they are all dieing. 1/31/2008
alex i believe this article talks about a great point when it comes to learning foriegn languages. Knowing other languages is critical in our world today, and i believe that we should make learning a second language in elementary school manditory. Kids at that age learn languages so much easier, and as the years go by it starts to get a lot harder. 12/9/2007
Pierce Egerton If we put mandatory foreign languages in the elementary schools, what subjects will we cut back on? 9/21/2007
Agung Setyoko ; I basically agree with the opinion that teaching foreign language to the early age student (elementary student) will give fruitful result. however, it could be dangerous if we do not have a good design for teaching model and neither have a good teacher. as what happens in my country, Indonesia, the English teachers for elementary school do not have good English command. therefor, the students get many errors in the use of the target language. at worst, it is implanted deeply on the students mind that they will bring the errors later when they enter for the higher level of education 5/7/2007
Sierra I am interested in enforcing elementary schools to offer foreign language learning. Where is a good place to start? How could I get a bill passed? 4/7/2007
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