https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k en-us 2017-04-20 14:53:54 UTC 2025-12-11 20:01:51 UTC hello@padlet.com lltrainer20 https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167283394 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/casey-miller/is-learning-a-foreign-lan_b_1184489.html]]> 2017-04-20 14:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167283394 lltrainer20 https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167283529 "Some students I’ve spoken to at my school dislike this requirement, though most schools in the United States also make learning a foreign language necessary. ]]> 2017-04-20 14:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167283529 lltrainer20 https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167283883 "At my school, every student needs at least 240 credits to graduate. Typically, there are 10 credits received for each year of a class, or five credits per semester. In order to graduate at my school, a student needs at least two years, or 20 credits, of a world language. ]]> 2017-04-20 14:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167283883 lltrainer20 https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167284294 "learning a foreign language can be more valuable than many students realize.Qualities, such as being bilingual are assets colleges look for in their student applicants; and not only is being bilingual relevant for college submissions, but for one’s career later in life."]]> 2017-04-20 15:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167284294 lltrainer20 https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167284472 "Students say that learning another language, such as Spanish, German, French, or Mandarin, is pointless. They don’t think they will ever use any of these languages."]]> 2017-04-20 15:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167284472 lltrainer20 https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167285675 "Excuses include that they don’t travel, don’t have international friends or family, or never talk to foreign visitors."]]> 2017-04-20 15:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167285675 lltrainer20 https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167286044 " Primarily, learning a second language provides countless opportunities. "]]> 2017-04-20 15:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167286044 lltrainer20 https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167286256 "Usually, two to three years of a foreign language are also required for a four-year college education."]]> 2017-04-20 15:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167286256 lltrainer20 https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167286561 "High school is a great time to acquire a new language, because the brain is still developing and it’s completely cost-free in all public high schools. And with all of its uses later in life, why not learn a foreign language while you have the chance?]]> 2017-04-20 15:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167286561 lltrainer20 https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167287752 "Currently, I am in the middle of my third year learning Spanish. Some students choose Spanish because it is popular, easy, and their friends are doing it. I chose Spanish because of its usefulness. Living in California gives me many opportunities to practice my Spanish. According to 2010 census results the Spanish population in the United States has increased 43 percent over the past decade. Clearly, I am able to use my crazy Spanish skills often."]]> 2017-04-20 15:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167287752 lltrainer20 https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167288088 "Due to technology and ease of international travel, we are now living in global society. Whether one is speaking Spanish in Mexico or French in Canada, being multilingual opens up opportunities. These opportunities could lead to new friends and new experiences."]]> 2017-04-20 15:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lltrainer20/d46nlj1dh43k/wish/167288088