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Hey Folks,

Question for those that are knowledgable about the curricula at top business schools and/or work in the U.K./Europe. I'm a self-taught Spanish speaker that would classify himself as proficient/conversational. I would ultimately like to become fluent to improve my candidacy for London/European Private Equity post-MBA programs. While languages are clearly not a core part of the curriculum at the likes of HBS, Wharton, etc., I do notice that many of these schools do offer language classes as electives to MBA students. Note: I am learning the language for personal reasons whether it boosts my career or not, but I'm trying to understand how much I should expedite the process to potentially get a leg up in my career.

My questions are these: