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Choosing a language to study?

Lila F asked:

Hi. I’m thinking of majoring in either english, philosophy, or psychology, and I need to start taking a second language.

I think I’d like to go to grad school eventually, and I’m trying to choose my language wisely. I live in Canada (where French is important), but one day I’d like to live in the States (where Spanish is important.)

But the thing is, I’d really like to study German. It’s not as usable as the other two languages, and I like the language (though it’s also not as culturally interesting to me ad the others.)

Given my interests and goals, what language do you think I should study? Or at least, how would you recommend I choose one?

Thanks
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6 Responses to “Choosing a language to study?”

  1. sudonym x on April 11th, 2009 6:54 am

    Think about your major interests. Are there authors in philosophy or psychology who wrote in another language who you would like to read in their native language? Maybe Socrates in Greek, or Freud in German?

  2. Pamela S on April 11th, 2009 10:25 pm

    I would recommend Spanish.
    i know spanish and it really helps.
    Spanish is like the second most used language
    and it comes out really helpful in situations

  3. straycat49 on April 15th, 2009 12:03 am

    In the United States, English is important not Spanish!!!!! When in America, speak English! Enough said.

  4. Mike on April 17th, 2009 10:10 pm

    You’ve already made the arguments for practical vice desired. Spanish will be important in parts of the US, less important then others. German has some really long words, that are tiring to remember, but it’s structure makes sense for English speakers, e.g., Glove is literally “hand shoe”.

    Go with what interests you the most, you’re more likely to do better with it. Only knowing pigeon Spanish won’t mean much, the French hate it when you get it wrong, the Germans love you to death for trying…

  5. Sapphi on April 18th, 2009 12:28 am

    in school, i have to take spanish, but i’m also learning japanese on my own.

    i have nothing against spanish (and i look forward to learning it) however i enjoy japanese much more and therefore it’s easy and fun to learn.

    i guess you’d have to make a choice, either go with what you think you’ll need to know, or with what you want to know.

    (it does help to know Spanish here, but it’s not that big of a deal if you don’t.)

  6. ash on April 20th, 2009 11:05 am

    spanish ..
    its not just like the 2nd language but its easy 2