Benefits of Learning a Second Language

Which is NOT a reason to learn Spanish?

• it will help your career

• It's boring

• Spanish is spoken by more people than English

• Only Mandarin is more spoken world wide than Spanish

Which jobs reward people who can speak a second language?

• medical professionals

• Government agencies

  like the CIA or FBI

• nanny

• all are correct

What is NOT a benefit of studying a second language online?

• Interactive practice

• Online help

• You can google what to say?

• tutorials

Which language is no longer considered among the 10 most common languages world-wide?

• French

• Arabic

• Russian

• Punjabi

In the past, which language HELD the tenth spot of the most common language world-wide?

• Japanese

• Bengali

• German

• Russian

Which language is more widely spoken in the world, English or Spanish?

• English

• Spanish

Which languages are commonly spoken in India or India AND Pakistan?

• Hindi

• Bengali

• Punjabi

• all are spoken in these countries

Scholars have named which language as the "most influential language."

• French

• Mandarin

• Spanish

• English

Which language is considered the fastest growing in terms of number of speakers worldwide?

• French

• Spanish

• Hindi

• Arabic

What is one advantage of learning a second language at a young age?

• It guarantees a job

• It improves memory and cognitive skills

• It is required by law

• It makes you taller