In his talk, Zachary will advocate for the importance of world languages in education and how they improve our understanding of other cultures in an increasingly globalized world. Zach is a sophomore at Mountain View High School, and is a member of the swim team, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, and Marching band. He also enjoys playing trumpet and cooking in his free time. In his talk, he will advocate for the importance of world languages in education and how they improve our understanding of other cultures in an increasingly globalized world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx