Part Two... sorry for the rant on 1).. heh... 2) I strongly disagree with that, and as a native English speaker I think it would be quite arrogant of me to agree with the statement. I'd love everyone to know a couple of languages, as we'd all chat more and maybe get along, don't you think? :) (Just a pipe dream, I know.) True, English is currently a major 'lingua franca' and useful to know. But if you plan to spend time in non-English-speaking countries, then that country's language should be your main focus. Trying to get by using only English can sometimes be a disadvantage when abroad. I travelled and made friends much more easily with a couple of language options I could use. Again, look at your own situation: where you are, where you want to be and who you want to talk to. Decide on your second language(s) from that. Apologies if I answered this question a little too seriously - hope it helped anyway! :)

Hi Dasha, 1) I did those exact subjects in school. ;) From experience, it depends on what really matters to you. And if you have an artistic streak, then it's far better to nurture and encourage it instead of denying it. I think the attitude that it's a 'waste of time' comes from the terrible truth that an artistic career is financially difficult and sporadic. It is possible to make a career and gain regular income from art, music and drama but it's not easy. So often you'll be advised to take on a more "secure" career or study. When you study artistic subjects, you are learning a lot of useful techniques and methods which other studies simply won't give you. If this is a serious life-question about your own studies, then I think it's very useful to learn many things (not only artistic) - this will keep your abilities flexible and open up your options.

Hi, I disagree with both statements because as Marie- Helene said you will always learn something that you didn't know before. Are these 2 statements debating topics?

Hello Dasha Since you ask our opinion ... I can tell you everything you learn is a plus... There is no wasting time in learning!

Both sentences are meaningful and grammatically correct!! :) 1- We can use the gerund (a verbal that ends in -ing and functions as a noun) as a subject. Example: 'Traveling broadens the mind.' 'Studying music, art and drama is a waste of time.' (= The gerund phrase functions as the subject of the sentence.) A Gerund Phrase (Studying music, art and drama) is a group of words consisting of a gerund and the nouns that function as the direct objects of the action or state expressed in the gerund. 2- English is the only foreign language worth learning. = You are expressing your opinion here by using the adjective 'worth' to recommend the action mentioned because you think it is useful, enjoyable, etc.