There is a saying: If you speak 3 languages you are trilingual, 2 you are bilingual, one - you are American! I am so sad that we don't put more emphasis on this in schools. I am a linguist - 5 languages, currently learning 2 more. In my business, international trade, it is vital to be able to at least say a few words in another language. Communication is the gateway to understanding (vital in a global community), so I am a big advocate for learning to speak a foreign language.