<p>I don't know what language to take. All of them are attractive to me but I can choose only one since all of them are at the same period.</p>
<p>can anyone help me with some suggestions ?</p>
<p>Each of them is valuable and they are all very different. As far as college goes, it doesn't matter a bit. As far as what you might want to do, where you live, where you might want to go as you get older, those things might make a difference. If you live in an area where there are a lot of Spanish-speaking people you might want to take Spanish to be able to share in the culture of your area. If there are many students in your school who take Spanish (usually the more popular language in the US), then you might want smaller classes, so do French or Latin. If you want to pursue medicine, Latin might be the way. Also, Latin, if you might want to do other languages later, as Latin is the base for the 5 Romance languages (French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian-- the surprise Romance language-- and Spanish). Each of them is just as hard as the other, no matter what you may have heard to the contrary. French is a bit harder at first because of the peculiarities of spelling and pronunciation, but after the first few months, it is just the same as Spanish. Latin has fewer grammatical exceptions, so it is very logical and elegant. Each language has rich and varied cultures and traditions with lots of great literature and art. If you truly can't decide, it doesn't really matter which one you do. Bonne chance! ¡Buena suerte! Don't know the Latin for Good Luck!</p>
<p>That's why it's hard to chose. I might cross Latin out because it's not that necessary with me yet. The reason that I want to study Latin is it's the base of some other languages.</p>
<p>Now between French and Spanish, which one is more interesting and more popular ?</p>
<p>Spanish is more popular in most parts of this country because we have so many Spanish-speakers from other countries living here. That may or may not be a reason to take it, as I said earlier. They are equally interesting, and for some equally difficult (or easy!). I teach both languages, and am often asked which one I prefer, and I honestly can't say. To me, they are equal, but very different. Even if you were to choose with your eyes closed, you would be fine. It really doesn't matter. Unless it does! Sorry to be ambivalent, but that's just how it really is.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot. I know it's hard to choose.</p>
<p>I was about to take French when I first went to school but I did not.</p>
<p>I like the way French sounds but I also want to discover a new culture with Spanish. That's why it's hard to choose.</p>
<p>French. 910</p>
<p>Do you live in the South? Hate to say it, but pretty much everybody down here needs to speak Spanish.</p>
<p>Hablaste Espanol!</p>
<p>I don't live in the South. I study in NY now.</p>
<p>I'd go with Spanish because chances are much greater you will have opportunity to use it and therefore keep it up. Beyond this, Franglish pretty much nails it.</p>
<p>I've learned a few languages, and French is one of them. Even when I had a French girlfriend, I just spoke English with her....But Spanish is useful more generally.</p>
<p>ok. Thanks guys.</p>
<p>Roll the dice.</p>
<p>Take Spanish; it's way more useful than French. Even in New York, I would guess that there are more Spanish speakers than French. French would only be necessary if you plan to live in Canada, France, or other Francophone countries. Spanish > French in most ways, IMO.</p>
<p>Take Spanish. Regardless of everything else, it sounds so much cooler than Latin or French.</p>
<p>German! The most tragically underrepresented high school language, and one of the absolute most useful to know when studying music, the sciences, or philosophy due to the sheer volume of important texts written in German.</p>
<p>Otherwise, take French if you have an interest in French literature or music, and Spanish if you don't have a clear cultural preference because it really is the most practical nowadays.</p>
<p>I am of the opinion that Latin study is largely a waste of time. Using it as a gateway to the other Romance languages is a silly reason as well; anyone can learn Latin roots without studying the actual language. You'll already know a bunch from having grown up speaking English.</p>
<p>I actually semi-agree about Latin, but then who am I to say anything, disliking every single subject...</p>
<p>But yeah, if you don't have a clear preference, I'd actually say spanish as well (and I didn't pick spanish myself).</p>
<p>Also it's not like final or anything, don't stress it, if you think you've made a mistake you can self-study a language, learn it online, take classes somewhere else, and eventually college, etc...</p>
<p>I enjoy Latin a lot, but Spanich is easier. Depends on what you want. A harder intersting class, or an easier, common class.</p>
<p>Out of those three I say pick Spanish, purely out of pragmatic reasons.</p>
<p>What do you hope to study? If you intend to go into business I would suggest that you try taking something more along the lines of Chinese.</p>
<p>German might be interesting if you wish to read all the German primaries in their native tongue, but I seriously doubt that you would manage to develop sufficient understanding of all the language's nuances to exceed that of a qualified translator.</p>
<p>edit:gah, that last sentence was a mess. I'm sure you can understand it though lol.</p>
<p>I think it's sort of patronizing to describe one language as less interesting than another. It's not as though the Spanish language doesn't have a rich history and culture behind it, not just in Spain but all over the world.</p>
<p>EDIT: Meant to follow rmadden15's post.</p>
<p>Latin is more complex, and has a longer, more "intersting" history, and is worthwhile for student who want to challege themselves. I am not denying the Spanish culture's uniqueness, but I think Roman folklore and gladiator fight are much more intesting than Spanish tales and bullfights. This is coming from at student who has taken Spanich for 5 years and Latin for 3.</p>