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Monsoon65 · 12-08-2006, 15:12

A friend of mine in the RAF Regiment once said that if you speak three languages, you're tri-lingual. If you speak two, you're bi-lingual. If you speak one, you're an American.

Foreign languages aren't pushed enough in high school. My parents always told us that speaking another language is good, so my brother and I took German (4 years plus DLI for me, only one for him). I'm glad to hear my high school said that any kid wanting to get a Regents approved diploma must have at least a year of a foreign language.

When I got to Germany, I felt sorry for anyone that was assigned there and didn't speak a word of the language, especially since I was assigned up north and English speakers weren't too common.

12-08-2006, 15:12	#10
Monsoon65 Guerrilla Chief Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Harrisburg PA Posts: 864	A friend of mine in the RAF Regiment once said that if you speak three languages, you're tri-lingual. If you speak two, you're bi-lingual. If you speak one, you're an American. Foreign languages aren't pushed enough in high school. My parents always told us that speaking another language is good, so my brother and I took German (4 years plus DLI for me, only one for him). I'm glad to hear my high school said that any kid wanting to get a Regents approved diploma must have at least a year of a foreign language. When I got to Germany, I felt sorry for anyone that was assigned there and didn't speak a word of the language, especially since I was assigned up north and English speakers weren't too common. __________________ So let me fill my children's hearts With heroes tales and hope it starts A fire in them so deeds are done With no vain sighs for moments gone
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