2006-08-27 17:54:29 · 27 answers · asked by stratagem 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I absolutely believe all US citizens should be proficient in our native tongue.
2006-08-27 17:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by Timothy W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do. I mean if I go to a foreign country even just to visit I try my best to learn enough to communicate. Now if I planned on living my life there and becoming a citizen I would expect to learn the national language. If you want to be a US citizen it should be a requirement that you demonstrate a certain command of the English language. And, I am not saying other languages can't be spoken. I am saying that US citizens should know English.
2006-08-28 01:00:05 · answer #2 · answered by nquizzitiv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of English are you referring to?
Do you realize you made two mistakes in your English grammar? Not saying this should deny you citizenship, but it makes a point...
Excuse my fragment, por favor.
Learning English to be a citizen is part of the naturalization process. However, it is possible to become a US citizen and never live within the borders of the US if one's parents are US citizens.
I teach English as a second language. Many of my students speak slang but lack the skills needed to analyze literature in a second language (English) with only one or two years' experience living here. Therefore, they don't get a high school diploma. We didn't require this 40 years ago, or even 10 years ago.
2006-08-28 01:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by kannajo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do believe that a U.S. citizen should be able to communicate with the average American in English. But speaking other languages should be allowed but the major language should be English. somebody who speaks English only should be able to walk into an American area where other languages are being spoken and still be able to communicate with anybody there in English
2006-08-28 01:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by Colonel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY !
People who do not speak English tend to form groups with other people who speak their language. This seems only natural. Pretty soon you have small communities of segregated groups - and, remember, this is the UNITED States.
If I were to move to another country, I would learn the language and assimilate into their society - apparently, that is not the mindset of a group of aliens who demand that the English language be supplemented with their language in the schools and public places. It's a sad commentary.
2006-08-28 01:04:50 · answer #5 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that if someone wants to be an American citizen, then he/she should learn at least the basics of the language of the country they choose as their new homeland...that is to speak, read, write, & understand the spoken language. I also feel that it should be mandatory. Just the basics at least...one does not have to have a degree in English.
If I were to live in another country...just live there, but not become a citizen even... I would expect & want to learn the language of that country. It is a matter of respect for that country & for myself...& just plain common sense. If I live in that country...I speak the language of that country...(to the best of my ability as I continue to learn).
I do think it is great to be bi-lingual...or multi-lingual. Just learn the language of the country you are in.
And yes, GOTTEN is a word in the American English language.
It is the alternative past participle of the word GET...It has become in the last 40 years standard usage in the U.S. Language evolves...changes with time. (and yes GOT is also the past participle of GET...GOTTEN having become more & more accepted, but not replacing GOT).
2006-08-28 01:18:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being from the UK, I would firstly like to teach Americans how to speak English! I do see your point though and agree that people seeking to become citizens of the US should make some some effort to speak the lingo. By the way, there's no such word as GOTTEN!!!!!!!!
2006-08-28 01:02:25 · answer #7 · answered by lounursey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you should be able to speak English. It's not possible to be part of American society without knowing English. You'll just end up isolated in an immigrant community.
2006-08-28 00:57:36 · answer #8 · answered by Kanayo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI,,,,, seeing how English is our native language it sure seems like it would make sense for the person to know it before becoming a citizen,,,,,
Good Luck
2006-08-28 01:01:17 · answer #9 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a person who has some basic English communication skills will fare better in the US, but I don't think they should be required to have completely perfect English skills, no.
2006-08-28 00:56:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of Course! I think anyone who wants to be a U.S. Citizen should be able to READ,WRITE AND SPEAK English fluently!
I also think they should be required to take EXTENSIVE Driving lessons and Pay for them!
2006-08-28 02:16:56 · answer #11 · answered by GoldenLocs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋