Because of the rising number of hispanic immigrants in the US, do you ever think you will learn Spanish?

Question

disregard the question if you already speak Spanish.

being a hispanic immigrant does NOT mean that you want to be a citizen...you can be a permanent resident.

I am asking if Americans will take the initiative to learn Spanish as a second language in order to communicate with those around them.

Answer 1

They dont have a choice now, either they do, or they are left behind.

Answer 2

I learned Spanish in school because even 15 years ago it was apparent that living in southern California I needed to know some Spanish. I am a nurse and I work at a hospital in a very expensive area so my patients are generally white, Asian or Indian (from India). Also, only one of our OB/GYNs accepts Medi-Cal patients, so with those two things combined, very rarely do I have a Hispanic patient. Still, when I do I am able to talk about nearly anything with them in broken but understandable Spanish. At many jobs around here there is a bonus if you speak Spanish and Spanish is fairly easy to learn, therefore I found it worthwhile to learn Spanish.

Answer 3

they are Hispanic yet they at the instant are not Latino. Hispanic potential coming from a Spanish speaking united states of america. Latino potential every person from a Latin American united states of america that variety into colonized via the Spanish and the Portuguese.

Answer 4

I think it's not impossible, but I would question the necessity of it.
I think all 50 states should amend their constitutions if it hasn't been done already that the official state language is english.

If you're really a 'hispanic immigrant', as you put it, then it means that you've decided to become a US citizen, and part of that is learning our language, and if that's too much of a personal burden for you, well, I'm sorry, but that's not something you're going to get around easily. We need to stop handing out citizenship like it was candy, and get things back on the straight-and-narrow, here. Have an end to illegal immigration, 'sanctuary' etc., and start opening up ESL classes. If people want to live in this country, they need to learn the primary language in which business is conducted in the United States: English. Again, if that's too much to ask, then I ask that they go home where they language they like better is spoken. Whether you're latvian, indian, armenian, martian, mexican, whathaveyou, english is spoken throughout the 50 states, it's one of the 'ties that bind', and it's really not that hard to learn. People refusing to learn it but wishing to stay in our country need to reconsider their life choices, and decide whether they REALLY want to be american citizens or not. Nuff said.

Answer 5

I think this is beside the point. (I already speak Spanish.) Is your question really a subtle racist question, or are you asking if it would be a good idea for Americans to learn an additional language?

Immigrants should learn English when they come to the US. But Americans should learn other languages too!

The US has the largest group of people who know only one language. (The Chinese and the Indians, from India, know more than we.) I think it would be a good idea for people to learn more languages.

It is a small world, after all; and you can get farther if you understand what people are saying.

Answer 6

I'm never learning Spanish because I don't live in Mexico. I don't think its fair how (pertaining expecilly to Texas) certain professions must know Spanish in order to hold there jobs...It truly wrong. This is America. In America, we speak English. To be an American citizen, you have to pass the test...which requires you to speak English. I know this is a melting pot, I'm a prime example of that, but...illegal immigrants is changing this country, and not for the good as many people believe.

Answer 7

This is America and with the exception of the Native American Indians - we always spoke English from our roots. If the Mexicans and Cubans are not going to learn English I should not have to learn Spanish.

If were to move to Spain for example - its a no brainer if I am going to live there, I need to learn at least some basic communication skills via Spanish. It would be arrogant for me to expect an entire nation to learn my English Language to suit me. Know what I mean.

Answer 8

i thought about it for my benifit , but the places ive checked want an arm and a leg to learn it .ill bet they have free government programs to learn english. also sanlg21, most of the people in America do speak english. if i went to another country to live that didnt speak english as a main language I would expect to have to learn their language .

Answer 9

If I intended to move to Mexico, or any of the other Spanish speaking countries, I would need to learn the language. Since I don't, no.

Answer 10

Uhm, I was here first. It might help to know, if I was going to emmigrate to Germany--I'd learn a little German first. BTW, I do know a little Spanish and don't mind "helping" an immigrant out--if they're TRYING to communicate in English.

Answer 11

i have traveled to Germany,where i learned the language, went to Italy, and had a working knowledge of the speak as well as Japan and France. never went to a Latin country so i haven't had the use to learn it other than a few words and phrases, i believe when in Rome do as the romans do as well as in any country that you visit.
it is up to the individual to learn the language of the country that they are in(or occupying).