It is an interesting argument. I took some Spanish and German in school and college. I don't remember enough of it to be useful, in large part because I had n

It is an interesting argument. I took some Spanish and German in school and college. I don't remember enough of it to be useful, in large part because I had no use for it at the time (living amongst English-speakers). And honestly I still don't. I'd definitely have some use for Chinese (Mandrin) these days. I haven't spent the time to learn it though, and I don't need it badly enough to make it a high priority. If we want people to really become more multi-cultural, then we'll really have to immerse them, which means promoting a year abroad for most students.