Opinion | Sure, learn to speak Chinese — but learn Spanish first | Seattle Times Newspaper

My objection with this article is that the author acts like Hispanics are a new flavor of ice cream in the U.S. The number of Hispanics has been growing steadily and invisibly for years. And, oh, that's right, Hispanics only have large populations in Texas and Florida.

But he is right about languages. Spanish is the most important second language for Americans to learn.

Opinion Sure, learn to speak Chinese — but learn Spanish first Seattle Times Newspaper