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A first grader attends his first English language lesson at a local school in Tbilisi, Georgia, September 15, 2010. On Wednesday, hundreds of native English speakers joined the first day of school as teaching assistants under an ambitious program to have every child aged five to 16 speak English. English is now compulsory, and Russian optional.

First day of school

This little guy looks pretty worried as he takes his first English lesson. The Georgians' decision to make Russian optional speaks volumes about where they see their economic future.

Should foreign language study be mandatory in the U.S.? What language should our students be learning?

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Comment author avatarlola3

Don't worry little man. I know a lot of English-speaking adults that still have trouble with English.

    Reply#1 - Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:24 PM EDT
    Comment author avatarkckid413

    Find this photo and story interesting that in other parts of the world they are making their students learn English. In the US though, where English has been the primary language since inception, they have yet to make it the official language. Where I live English is quickly, sadly, becoming secondary to Spanish.

      Reply#2 - Thu Sep 16, 2010 3:27 PM EDT
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        Reply#3 - Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:03 AM EDT
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