More than 10,000 French words are part of the English vocabulary, thanks
to the Norman Conquest.
French is spoken nearby in the Caribbean, Louisiana, New England, and Quebec,
as well as on most other continents.
French being one of the official languages of the European Community, the
U.N., and the Olympics, it is also a common bond among many African nations.
France plays a major role in technological innovations, from aerospace
industry and travel to global telecommunications.
Why study German?
English is a Germanic language; therefore, many vocabulary words,
and grammatical concepts will be closely related to English.
Germany is the leading economic power in Europe and a main trading partner
for the U.S. and Canada.
German ancestry in the U.S. is strong: 1 out of every 4 Americans
is of German descent.
German is one of the official languages of the European Community and an
international language in technology, chemistry, medicine, etc.
Why study Japanese?
Japan is a major international force in the world today.
Japan plays a strategic role in the national defense of the U.S. and serves
as a gateway to the rest of Asia.
Japanese culture has had a major impact on American culture from the strengths
of its educational system to the martial arts, ikebana, and landscaping.
The U.S. is home to an increasing number of Japanese companies.
Why study Spanish?
Spanish is the official language in most Central and South American countries.
The U.S. has the fifth largest Spanish-speaking population in the world.
There are many career opportunities here in the U.S. for bilingual professionals
and non-professionals who speak Spanish.
Latin American economies provide tremendous opportunities for market growth
for U.S. products.