The US and Foreign Language (Pew Research Center)

What is a nearly ubiquitous experience for students throughout Europe according to the passage?

According to the passage, what percentage of European students are learning a language in school?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Why is there a difference in foreign language education between the U.S. and Europe as mentioned in the passage?

• Different educational priorities

• Cultural differences

• Government policies

• Economic factors

In how many European countries is studying a second foreign language for at least one year compulsory?

• 0

• 5

• 10

• 15

Which countries are mentioned as having 100% of students reported to be learning a foreign language?

According to the passage, which country has the lowest overall percentage of students learning another language?

• Belgium

• Portugal

• Netherlands

• United States

Fill in the blank: In Portugal, where the learning rate is 69% overall, nearly ___ of lower secondary students are enrolled in two or more foreign language courses.

• 90%

• 70%

• 80%

• 60%

What percentage of students in the Netherlands are learning a foreign language by the time they reach lower secondary?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

True or False: The U.S. has a higher percentage of students learning a foreign language compared to Europe.

• True

• False

According to the passage, what is the most popular language studied in the U.S.?

• French

• Spanish

• German

• Chinese