<p>Which of the cultures represented appeals to you the most? Which food do you like? What climate? What topography? What music? You mention literature, and have you read anything translated from any of these languages?These questions seem rather superficial, however you’re looking into a culture when you choose a language, so it ideally should hold some interest. </p>
<p>Korean has an alphabet that is easy as pie to learn, but the grammar and honorifics can be maddening. Chinese writing, simplified characters or not, is a bear to learn, but the grammar is easy, and the spoken language easier to those with a musical ear who can distinguish and remember tones. </p>
<p>The programs are very competitive. I’m not sure which might be easiest admission, but my hunch is Hindi. Perhaps you can find statistics somewhere on line? </p>