How important is it to learn spanish in Europe?

I was wondering, in the U.S and canada Its clearly important for people to learn a little due to immigration and in the U.S case they share the border with a large Hispanic country, but how important is it for other countries in the European Union to teach the language their children for example, in their public schools and education system in general? In france for example, They share the border with several countries including Britain, Germany and Spain so that means people in France theoretically should be taught at least the basics of the languages of their neighbor nations?

I've always wondered how wide spread is the language outside Spain and Latin america, Japan Comes to mind as well, I wonder if they teach spanich to children at public schools, most likely not, probably just Chinese and English.

Not that important.

The most important languages to learn in Europe are German and Italian

I think Spain is the only country in Europe that actually uses Spanish as an official language. Silent-Hal

The most important languages to learn in Europe are German and Italian

flordeceres

I think Spanish and French are a lot more important than German and Italian.

other than Spain and Portugal, not.

Spanish are a lot more important than German and

MrTorry

lol wat

other than Spain and Portugal, not.

tocklestein2005

You do know people don't speak Spanish in Portugal right ?

I would imagine the best scenario is to know a little about all the major languages, that way you can find bus/train depots, hotels and, of course ... the bathroom.

[QUOTE="tocklestein2005"]

other than Spain and Portugal, not.

You do know people don't speak Spanish in Portugal right ?

I'd say English is the most important language in Europe, you will find most people in France and Germany are fluent in the language, particularly the young people.

Very essential, if you ask me.

it's not important at all unless you live in Portugal or Spain. German and English are much more useful.

[QUOTE="flordeceres"]

The most important languages to learn in Europe are German and Italian

MrTorry

I think Spanish and French are a lot more important than German and Italian.

[QUOTE="tocklestein2005"]

other than Spain and Portugal, not.

flordeceres

You do know people don't speak Spanish in Portugal right ?

But spanish and portuguese are really close languages, one can speak spanish in portugal and be understood easily.

English is the msot important but since you are already fluent with it I would suggest learning French.

Spanish is not that important outside of Spain in Europe.

Not important at all...

Most important languages in Europe are French and English... and maybe German.

Not important at all...

Most important languages in Europe are French and English... and maybe German.

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[QUOTE="flordeceres"]

The most important languages to learn in Europe are German and Italian

gamerguru100

I think Spanish and French are a lot more important than German and Italian.

Except we aren't talking about English. We're talking about those languages, specifically

Spanish isn't that of a big deal i as a Brit i see French and German more important to learn than Spanish but in all honesty English is the most important language to learn in the world I'm not being arrogant but its the international language of Business and near enough anything else i think its fair to say that where ever your from if you want to be a success in all most anything you have to learn English .