Americans Learning Foreign Languages

Is Learning a Foreign Language Necessary for a High School Education?

Casey Miller | Posted 03.06.2012

Casey Miller

Learning a foreign language can be more valuable than many students realize. 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.

Ten Years After 9/11, America Still Has a Language Problem

Nataly Kelly | Posted 11.12.2011

Nataly Kelly

The government needs to do a better job of ensuring linguistic preparedness. However, as a society in general, America needs to overhaul its attitude toward language. And that starts with the people.