[dennisw]

One plus for learning a foreign language is it's good exercise for your mind and brain. Helps your intellect grow. I still know some of the French I was taught in grade school though I have hardly used it since.
However this article is a good joust at politically correct polyglotism.

[dennisw]

Eco - Writings: "Polyglot Federation"
... The challenge for Europe is finding political unity through polyglotism.
Even if the decision is made to speak Esperanto at the ...
www.themodernword.com/eco/eco_polyglot.html - 24k - Cached - Similar pages

[MadIvan]

I have to say I would approach this article with one caveat - the best foreign language to learn is Latin.

Latin helps you understand grammar, and opens up the world of antiquity. Also, studies have shown that American students who learn Latin have higher SAT scores.

So, let's abolish French on the curriculum and put back in Latin and perhaps Ancient Greek.

Regards, Ivan

[NewCenturions]

"it's good exercise for your mind and brain. Helps your intellect grow"

Amen to that. For no apparent logical reason, I'm trying to learn Cantonese. It's driving me mad but keeping my concentration!

[PeoplesRepublicOfWashington]

I learned more English in Latin classes than in all my English classes combined. For some reason, though, I've never had a chance to use my Latin.

Semper ubi sub ubi!