Languages are important in a world that is becoming increasingly interdependent.
Nation's Business magazine recently listed a number of traits for the managers of the future. The globalization of our economy and greater interdependence between countries will make knowledge of a second language a key asset in the next decade. Maz Mesmer, chairman, Accountemps, the world's largest accounting, bookkeeping and information systems temporary personnel service. Developing the ability to communicate well in a foreign language takes time. Students who desire to acquire this ability should plan to start in ninth grade and take more than the two-year minimum.