As someone who grew up in a foreign country and had to learn English, trust me–it’s a priviledge that Americans have to NOT have to learn a foreign language, because everyone else learns YOUR language.
Growing up, I’ve seen so many extremely talented individuals’ futures/careers unnecessarily hampered for their lack of linguistic gifts.
It’s a HUGE burden.
I said the above full aware of the benefit of being bilingual, which I am myself. Be careful what you wish for.
