Learning Chinese?Should the American start having Chinese lesson in their public school?

Question

Since their economy is not doing well, and even in the latest olympic sports, they are no more the winner.

Should they learn Chinese to survive?

Answer 1

many public schools are already offering Chinese....

Answer 2

It is undeniable that China will be rising up as a country to be reckon with.  

Not sure about US learning Chinese, but their influence is reducing.  In Georgia issue, they are but a toothless dog.  What action can they do to Russia?

Answer 3

Well yes everyone should

when China is super power those with Chinese skill will be 100% more advantaged.

Chinese will be a language like English is now where everyone would have to learn.

Answer 4

No.

Answer 5

not necessary as chinese people are learning English.....   :)))

Answer 6

Yes!

Considering the international situation, you will find China's influence on the world is more and more now.

And Chinese culture is extensive and profound with 5,000 years of history.The Chinese Ethnic Cultures is very extensive and profound！

Answer 7

Let the Olympics finish, then you will surely forget China and The Chinese languages in about a week!

Have my word!

Answer 8

Aww...I think they should learn.

It seems like American only speak one language @w@"

Answer 9

NO.

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