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Spanish as a second language

I think that it is very important that everyone learns a different language other than his or her own. Our country is so diversified that I think it is a necessity. I am taking Spanish right now, and I have been for over six years. I really hope that I will eventually be fluent in the language. I chose Spanish because it is probably one of the more prevalent languages next to English. Spanish classes can get hard and stressful, but I think I will benefit in the long run. I am hoping to get a job in the medical field, and I think having Spanish as a second language will be a good idea. It isn’t only learning their language; I also enjoy learning about their culture. It is so different from ours and I think this gives us a better perspective on our lives. Whether someone is taking Spanish, French, German, or Arabic, I think knowing a second language is a great thing!

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