<p>I know that my French teacher would write me a glowing letter of recommendation, and it seems advisable to ask her given that my intended major is related to languages. The problem is that she speaks admirable French and Spanish, but her English is rudimentary. Should I ask her anyway? I would like to waive my right to see the recommendation, in which case I won't be able to gauge exactly how the presumed wonderful things she says about me come across. </p>
<p>Would an admission officer hold that against me? Is it possible that I won't be putting my best foot forward? </p>
<p>Background which may be helpful: I go to an international school, I am fluent both in three languages (including English and the language my teacher's writing potentially writing me a letter for), and I intend to apply to highly selective schools (top choice is Yale) at which I have a very good shot but where every little thing counts. </p>
<p>The other teacher I'm intending to ask is my history teacher, who speaks perfect English and who will no doubt make me out as da bomb, 'cuz he's fabulous like that. Advice? Help? Please!</p>
<p>Also, I browsed through the asking for recommendations thread but I couldn't find answers pertinent to my particular question. Apologies if this is redundant.</p>
<p>If possible, I’d go with the history teacher. I don’t think language barriers will make much of a difference - a great student is a great student, and that will come through regardless of who’s writing the letter - but it sounds like your history teacher may be able to write you an even better letter. If you already submitted your French teacher’s rec though, I wouldn’t worry - adcoms seem to be pretty understanding about everything.</p>
<p>Thanks for your answer,
I need two letters of rec from a teacher as well as one from a guidance councilor. I am asking my history teacher for a rec regardless, but I need a second one. Do you think it would be alright to ask my language teacher given everything I’ve explained above?</p>
<p>As long as they can understand her letter, they’re not going to hold her English skills against you. After all, they’re her English skills, not yours.</p>
<p>Since you’re interested in language, I’d go with the foreign language recommendation. I submitted a recommendation from my German teacher who I had for four years and was accepted to plenty of highly selective schools.</p>
<p>As long as your teacher has things to say about you that would make a positive recommendation, go for it. Language won’t be an issue. (And she may have another teacher help her out if necessary.)</p>