Our global success depends on language

“Yes, it’s a bit more complicated than that. But with the Internet eroding geographical boundaries and our world shrinking, speaking another language is no longer a plus on the résumé – it’s a necessity. Growing up, I didn’t even know anyone who spoke French, and now we’re saying our kids need to learn Chinese. Most of us probably didn’t even know that 2005 was designated as the Year of Languages in the U.S.

Last month, a bipartisan federal commission reported language and cultural skill shortages in 70 agencies, from the FBI to the State and Commerce departments – crucial not only to our country’s economic prosperity and international relations, but also to our national security….”

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