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Foreign language learning is real world education
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Writing Systems
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World Languages
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Why Study Foreign Languages
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Speaking Self Assessment
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Languages in the U.S. Educational System
The overall picture of foreign language instruction at the elementary and secondary levels in 2008 showed few, if any, improvements over the past two decades. There is serious concern ...Full Article
Language situation in the U.S.
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Language Learning Difficulty
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Language Careers
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Languages on the Internet
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