what is the best second language to learn?

I'm sorry,I didn't agree with you,The French is the most beautiful language in the world.Learning a language is to rely on environment,since there is so good a environment to you to learn French,why not learn French ?If I were you,I will learn French first and then learn other languages

Dear Crocket, Since you live in Canada and 1/3 of the population is Frenh speaking, think of Quebec, parts of Manitoba and New Brunswick (the only officially bilingual province)it seems to me that French would be the logical choice. Think of all the pleasure you would get when travelling in Quebec especially outside Montreal if you were able to converse with the local people. You would find them very patient, eager to share their thoughts with you and if you were travelling by car you would travel much safer since you could read all the unilingual French traffic signs.You would not be mystified as to what the sign " Allumez vos phares" means when you enter a tunnel. (Turn on your lights) Think of how interesting it would be if you were to visit Winnipeg and cross over the magnificent bridge to St. Boniface and most everyone would speak French. Other languages such as Chinese and Spanish are also interesting if you are gifted for languages. You could learn more than one.

Your second language would depend on your interest or your environment. It's really good to learn a language that you are going to use for friends, jobs or neighbors. I know a little of Japanese and Spanish, would love to learn French and Mandarin if I have the chance.