[gracesdad]

“Cant all that be achieved in English ???”

Is there something wrong wih learning another language? The U.S. is generally way, way, way behind other civilized countries, where kids start learning English at a very young age.

[Bob]

The U.S. is generally way, way, way behind other civilized countries, where kids start learning English at a very young age.

The reason that kids in other countries are learning English is that English is becoming (or has become) the new Lingua Franca :=) for international commerce.

Many years ago, the predominant language used in chemistry was German. To be able to read and understand research papers, it was just a given that any college chemistry student would need to be proficient in German. While I don't know it for certain, I'd be willing to bet that today chemistry research papers are more typically written in English rather than German.

[nufsed]

I was having my cappuccino and a croissant wondering whether or not to have some french toast or an omelet. I decided to pass and wait until the luncheon special of a taco and burrito was available, being mindful that my wife was making penne arrabiata and a caesar for dinner.

[Glenn]

The U.S. is generally way, way, way behind other civilized countries, where kids start learning English at a very young age.

If only they could learn math, English, reading, geography and history, I'd be a happy camper. I'm sick of the ignorance I find myself surrounded by in any trip to the grocery store.

[Marmolade]

The U.S. is generally way, way, way behind other civilized countries, where kids start learning English at a very young age.

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I think the kids here start learning English at a very young age, too. ;)