1. Language
An Element of Culture

2. Romance Languages

3. Roman-From Latin
Includes: Spanish, Italian, French

4. Germanic Languages
English and German are the most well known

5. Slavic Languages

6. Examples Russian is the most common in Europe
Polish is a Slavic Language

7. European Languages
Slavic
Germanic
Romance

8. SIZE OF EUROPE

9. Question for Reflection
Based on your map write a brief response to the following question:
In all school in Europe, students study multiple languages from very early grades, yet in the United States, this often does not happen until middle and high school. Why do you think this is common?