High School - One semester of French but I had already begun teaching myself second semester material.

College - One semester of Spanish and one semester of Russian. I did likewise with these two and began teaching myself second semester material.



English but I would say when I am around it for a little while and pick it back up again I can speak conversationally in Spanish. My Russian is minimal (in my opinion) as far as speaking goes but the Russians I meet always seem impressed with how much I can say properly. I know Tom disagrees but I find it a difficult language to learn (which is why I like the challenge!)

I can still read French and get the gist of what is being said. I can read and write Spanish pretty well well with the need for a dictionary occasionally. I can read and write Russian but need a dictionary a lot. I am sure I mess up the cases in more complex sentences quite a bit unless I really think the endings through before writing them.



Definitely too little. When I was in High School 15 years ago it was either French or Spanish and pretty much all schools in Michigan were the same. there was no option to learn anything else. I think schools could do a better job explaining why language is important and I believe all kids should be exposed to at least some Spanish.



It is the closest thing the world has ever seen to a universal language and may ever see. I think that is a pretty astounding fact.