They're both good languages to take, actually. Yes, Spanish is more widely spoken in the U.S. and especially if you're in the southern part. However, since you're concerned about colleges and whatnot, I'll tell you this.
Take whatever language you enjoy more.
Good colleges look for three years of a language at least. And if you intend to take 3+ years of a language, make sure it's something you'll enjoy. French and Spanish will both look good on a college resume, so it won't really matter what you take.
I personally take Spanish. French never appealed to me.
Flame wrote:Take whatever language you enjoy more.
Good colleges look for three years of a language at least. And if you intend to take 3+ years of a language, make sure it's something you'll enjoy. French and Spanish will both look good on a college resume, so it won't really matter what you take.
I agree-Also, if you choose sometime to take another language, be sure to stick to it for two years. It shows that you've achieved "proficiency" in it.
As for a recommendation, I really can't. I've had one official year of high school Spanish, and it was quite an easy class. I personally think it easier than french--It's tricky when L'Hospital looks so friendly and English-like, but actually sounds like Loh-pee-tel. <according to math class, not french class.>
Pfft... all of the cool people take Spanish *obviously takes Spanish* [/sarcasm]
Seriously, as others have said, take whatever you enjoy more. The only reason I took Spanish is because I knew that it would be useful in business situations (whether it be at a store, or a higher up job). I've found it to be quite fun as well. =D In fact, we are getting ready to read Don Quixote, can't wait.
Yes, French has a lot of letters you don't pronounce, but it's not like they won't teach you the rules of pronounciation. However, for an English speaker, French is harder to pronounce. Some of the sounds just don't exist in English.
But as others have stated, base your choices on enjoyment. If you like Spanish a lot, then keep taking it. If you think you'd like a change, then try something else.
Don't be afraid to see the truth, even if no one wants you to. Be yourself and not a fool. Don't ever be afraid to speak your mind and listen to criticism. Dissent is keeps our country progressive and willingness to challenge yourself is what keeps yourself ever evolving.
Currently, I'm in Spanish III. I don't find it hard at all, but that's probably because I started lessons in sixth grade.
In the United States, it's definitely the more practical language to know. In fact, I had the opportunity to use it helping a woman with directions in Portland a few weeks back. =p
However, a good friend of mine is fluent in French, and that language is a lot nicer sounding (that's most likely just me though). I would switch to French, but it's not worth it now, and the French teacher at my school is crazy.
Pero, me encanta español. ¡Es muy divertido, no aburriendo!
I originally started taking it because my family went to France when I was in probably 7th grade, and I loved it. I also loved the food. And we have crepes in class sometimes. At my school French is the easier language because of the teachers. And now I don't want to take spanish. I think it would be too easy. For me.
Anyway, I vote you take French.
It's a smart duck....watch it do math..........o.0
In my opinion, for you it would be better to take spanish. More people speak spanish in the US than french, so spanish will look much better on your resume.
Also, if you're a native Spanish speaker, you can abuse the system and get "quality points" (5.0 if you get an A instead of 4.0, 4.0 if you get a B instead of 3.0, etc.) in Spanish III and above. Which really ups your GPA.
Although I agree with Flame (take whichever you like more), I'd say Spanish is probably more practical if you live in the United States.
I took Spanish for five years and it's come in really handy. I live in California though, so I can't say that it'll be the same for you.
If you want to look at it in a business sense, most employers are happy when you can speak more than one language really well. I'd imagine that Spanish would be more preferable in the US, unless the company you work for deals more with French-speakers... but now we're just thinking too far into the future.
I'm a Frenchie all the way, but I also live in the capital of canada and attend a university that is predominently french. classes are in english, but people will speak to you in french before they try english, and if you want to read the english on something, its usually undera huge bold french title first!
apparently spanish is really easy to learn after you know french. i've had core french since i was 4, so a good 15 yrs worth. whoot!
Spanish is also quite practical in Canada, and universally as well. Contrary to what most think...French is not as useful in Canada, lest anywhere else other than countries with it as its one official language. There's more of a demand for Spanish speaking people in the workforce, at least according to my research stuff...
I took the easy way out and went French (after taking it for four years in elementary, and two more years going on three this year), but I kinda regret not trying Japanese or Spanish, both of which are more practical in terms of finding jobs.
Also, if you're a native Spanish speaker, you can abuse the system and get "quality points" (5.0 if you get an A instead of 4.0, 4.0 if you get a B instead of 3.0, etc.) in Spanish III and above. Which really ups your GPA. 
