<p>I know there are a lot of threads about these languages already. However, it seems like most of these threads give advice to native American.</p>
<p>I am an asian girl (not Japan or Korea) wondering whether I should take Chinese/Spanish/Latin. As I've seen some discussion, Latin is really useful in SAT(which international always find difficult in verbal parts). I like Spanish but it seems that i'll be of disadvantage compared to bi-lingual students and American who have taken Spanish in middle school. Chinese seems to be a good choice for me, but the Chinese department at my school is new and there are only 2 chinese classes offered. So, I couldn't make up my mind which to take.</p>
<p>You should talk to the Language Chair of your school to find out how you can continue Chinese beyond the 2 classes offered. You may have some options.</p>
<p>You might find a few bilingual Spanish students at your school, but I think the number will be so small that it won't be a problem. Some students who have had a language in middle school don't pass the placement test so they have to repeat. The students who repeat will have an advantage over someone just starting the language. Those who pass the test will move on to the second year and will not pose a disadvantage to you. When you talk to the Language Chair, find out how many repeat the first year so you can assess any disadvantage. Typical middle school languages are Latin, Spanish and French.</p>
<p>I don't think you have to worry about disadvantages. Even if you take chinese class, you have a disadvantage comparing with Chinese students unless you you have a Chinese cultural background. And I find many students who lived in foreign countries like Germany and French. Certainly, they will have advantages if they take German or French. One more thing is that they have different levels of language class like Spanish I, Spanish II. They assign classes based on the placement test.</p>