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Article #1275Re: Federal hirings: 71% francophone, promotions: 68% francophone
From: Marko
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 13:21
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 13:21
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Hassen bin Lai wrote: > Are you saying that other languages are not offered in public schools? > I was under the impression children in Vancouver have the opportunity > to learn Chinese. > > Forcing kids to learn French is no different than forcing them to > learn algebra. You certainly don't need algerbra to drive a car, do > your taxes, use plastic, etc. Who do you know that actually used > their math or science or much of any other subjects? The point is to > teach the kids to use and exercise their brains. Teaching languages and music early results in easier learning of other subjects. -- Marko Jotic "Common sense is anything but common". From the notebooks of Lazarus Long. Robert A. Heinlein. Handmade knives, antique designs, exotic materials at http://www.knifeforging.com/
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