Should Americans start teaching their kids to speak Chinese?

Should Americans start teaching their kids to speak Chinese so they will prepared for their future leaders?

How do you feel as a parent, about shows like Dora or Diego that teach kids spanish?

I think it’s great. What about you?
Thanks for answering this poll.

Where can I find Spanish for kids?

English is my native tongue and I’m learning Spanish, so I’m wondering if anyone could recommend some rather simple children’s books that I could read to help me practice.

How can I learn new languages on an iPod?

Is there a free website to download audio/video to learn a new language on an iPod?
If it helps some languages I want to learn are
Spanish, Chinese, French, Latin, German, Hindi, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Greek, Italian, Portuguese
by iPod I mean nano.

What Japanese language programs download easily into the ipod?

I am a NYC girl that uses the subway for a total of 2 hours a day. I am trying to figure out the best to learn japanese while on the train.

If I left my iPod playing French language all night, would I memorize what I am hearing? Just curious?

What is the best iPhone/iPod Touch app for studying the Korean language?

Hi, I was wondering what’s the best app out there for studying Korean language on iPhone/iPod Touch. I’ve taken a few classes already so I suppose I’m at an intermediate level. I see tons of apps out there but I can’t tell which would be the best investment (assuming that paid apps are likely of [...]

Which brands of “English-Your native language” Dictionaries do you like most?

Which brands of “English-Your native language” Dictionaries do you like most?
(Single or Multiple Choice)
1, Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (British Edition)
2, Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (British Edition)
3, Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (British Edition)
4, Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners (British Edition)
5, Collins Cobuild Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary (British Edition)
6, Merriam-Webster’s Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary (American [...]

What is the best way to refresh one’s knowledge of the spanish language?

I had 4 years of spanish in high school/college, and did very well. However, other than short burst of basic conversation snippets, I have not spoken/read/wrote it in almost 7 years now. I would like to refresh my knowledge (without spending a boatload of money) but I also want to be efficient and [...]

Choosing a pocket Spanish dictionary?

I’ve already got an authoritative on the bookshelf, it’s not very heavy but rather inconvenient to carry around, so I’d like to get an intermediate level pocket dictionary. The edition of “Spanish-English & English-Spanish” (including the differences between Castilian & Latin American) would be much preferred. Do you have any suggestions for the following [...]