Learning a second world language is an important 21st century skill for a global work force.
The exposure to multiple languages and cultures creates a learning environment that is engaging, challenging, exciting, and one that students enjoy.
Learning a language in middle school means that students can continue with that language in high school and then college so that they develop significant levels of fluency and literacy.
Our world is becoming more global and interdependent, and there will be increased demand for people who understand other cultures and can communicate with people in other languages.