More than 160 languages are spoken in New Jersey alone, where our diverse population grows at a rate far surpassing many other states. As the world grows smaller, our society and economy also grow more complex. The study of a second language enhances our children's opportunities for future success in both their professional and personal lives. It prepares them for a society and workplace that require a better understanding of other people and cultures. It also gives them the ability to communicate through many languages within our state, within our country and beyond its borders.
Studies show the sooner a child begins to learn a second language, the better.
New Jersey has the eighth largest economy in the United States. Its location and unparalleled transportation systems provide companies with unlimited access to global markets. New Jersey is home to 1,200 multinational firms, is fifth in the nation in attracting foreign investments, and sends its products to more than 200 destinations worldwide. Learning a second language will give New Jersey's graduates the competitive edge in career choices. Fairleigh Dickinson University.