Would it be smart for every American to learn Spanish?

Originally posted by Tired Hiker
In college, my Spanish teacher actually cried in front of the class when I failed to excel in learning Spanish. It led me to wonder if she knew something that I didn't. The only thing I think it could mean is that one day Mexican Americans will destroy all other Americans who don't speak Spanish to claim back their land. However, if one shows an effort to learn or have learned Spanish, then he or she may be allowed to live, as long as they are using Spanish for purposes other than evil. Because my teacher liked me and did not want to see me die, maybe that is why she cried.

Originally posted by ILoveMyDaniel
There's no point in learning any foreign language, especially if you will not be taking any trips where that specific language is used. We're required to take French 1 and 2 in High School (I'm almost out of French 2 now), but I see no point in it. I'm never going to freaking France or Quebec, Canada! People should have the option to stick with their native language UNLESS they know that they will be traveling elsewhere where that language is used fluently.

Originally posted by Jonathan Mark
Study of forgien languages can be a very rewarding subject. Not only does it show collages that you have the intelligence and drive to succeed but it is also very handy to have on hand.

Originally posted by Storm
Soy muy inteligente.

Ceterum censeo OTF esse delendam.

Originally posted by TOH
Pero no es muy modesta 😬

Learning other languages is always a good thing but it shouldn't be required. English should be the official language of the US.

And as for it being "their land" (Mexicans), what a crock. What is now the southwest US was only part of Mexico for a very few years. Before that it was a Spanish colony. Before that it was Indian land. Is Mexico going to give the Indians back "their land"?

I agree it's ours now, we won it fair and square. Y no me importa lo que piensan los emigres ilegales.

As for the mexicans ever killing the people who don't speak spanish to take it back.... Well, I don't think that Mexico will ever be in a position to even think about a full scale war with the States.

Originally posted by TOH
Pero no es muy modesta 😬

Ceterum censeo OTF esse delendam.

Spanish is too long

No estoy a bueno con español, sino que estoy aprendiendo con este traductor ^-^

Can you speak bashy?

what? i said i dont know spanish, but im learning from a translator...

Originally posted by Tired Hiker
In college, my Spanish teacher actually cried in front of the class when I failed to excel in learning Spanish. It led me to wonder if she knew something that I didn't. The only thing I think it could mean is that one day Mexican Americans will destroy all other Americans who don't speak Spanish to claim back their land. However, if one shows an effort to learn or have learned Spanish, then he or she may be allowed to live, as long as they are using Spanish for purposes other than evil. Because my teacher liked me and did not want to see me die, maybe that is why she cried.

Of course it shouldn't be required, since English is the language of the land. But it wouldn't be a bad idea at all, since it's [Spanish] the #2 language in the US. Job opportunities are better if you're bilingual, so it certainly would be a plus for your benefit.

My sis talking...she knows a guy called "chapa" because he steals cars and I heard a humorous phrase from her. I do not know the meaning of it but all I know it sounds funny...."se comio un camion de marcha atras" ?????

comio a reverse gear truck ?

Yes "ate"

Originally posted by redcaped
My sis talking...she knows a guy called "chapa" because he steals cars and I heard a humorous phrase from her. I do not know the meaning of it but all I know it sounds funny...."se comio un camion de marcha atras" ?????

🤨 😕 The grammar is awful, and the sentence doesn't make any sense.

Es ist eine gute Sache, zum zweisprachig zu sein. Erlernensprachen können Spaß und sehr nützliches sein. Ich kann Deutsches fließend sprechen und bin gewesen, da ich ungefähr 9 Jahre alt war.

Originally posted by Impediment
Ich kann Deutsches fließend sprechen und bin gewesen, da ich ungefähr 9 Jahre alt war.

Is that so? I actually picked up a lot of German when I was in the Army. 😎

Originally posted by Storm
Era la corrección de las palabras de debbiejo.

Ceterum censeo OTF esse delendam.