<p>If the reason to learn foreign language in HS is to learn English then maybe we need better English teachers. I think learning languages is great but I think you need a very practical reason to learn them well.</p>
<p>Wis–if the definition of being educated requires a broad knowledge of all fields (and I agree totally)–why aren’t there more generalized humanities courses in HS? Actually, my HS from way back when did have one taught by a very astute English teacher–she taught major grammar/writing skills along with a little bit of art, architecture, styles of furniture, periods of history, cultures and anything else she could stuff into the year to broaden our horizons.</p>