The United States lags in international comparisons partly because other countries begin language education at a much younger age, said Vivien Stewart, vice president for education for Asia Society.
English has become the language of international communication ... is for international students who wish to attend an art and design school in the United States but need to improve their English ...
What would it take to have five percent of American high school students learning Chinese by 2015? This essay recommends a national commitment and investments in teaching Chinese language and culture.