When we visit other countries we try to learn their language. Would that be to much to ask of them, Learn the language of the people? Other countries don't accommodate to people as much as the U.S. does, at least on the East Coast.
2007-01-03 14:24:24 · 21 answers · asked by Lyle 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
It should be a must for permanent residency or citizenship !!
2007-01-03 14:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
When we visit other countries we shouldn't have to learn their language, Why? Because English is the 2nd most used language all over the world. It would make more sense for them to learn English because it'll bring great use to them. If they want to visit Canada/Australia/U.S/U.K they'll be able to communicate with people, not just thosr countries there are many many more who speak purely english.
Most kids in other countries are taught English in school.
Spanish/English are the most used Languages in the United States/Canada. So I suggest people start learning Spanish if they only know English.
Spanish is a very easy Language to learn, So is Portugese and Italian. All latin languages are easy to pick up.
2007-01-03 14:35:38 · answer #2 · answered by D.O... 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with you on this. Each time I call a customer service line for anything they either speak spanish first or as if you want to continue in english. Most jobs these days require that you speak spanish or another language. It's good to speak another laguage but I shouldn't be denied a job because I can't speak spanish. Especially if the majority of the people I'm dealing with are english speaking people. I feel like if your gonna live, work, attend school, etc learn the language. You can't go to other countries and not speak the main language.
2007-01-03 14:37:50 · answer #3 · answered by giya_98 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because our government encourages them not to. My ancestors came here and learned English. Immigrants coming here today would also, if our politicians were not putting signs in public buildings, instructions on voting material, and messages of all types in languages other than our common language, English.
I have nothing against legal immigrants. They have the same right to come here as my ancestors did, but they need to learn the language and assimilate. My discontent is with our politicians, and their multicultural endeavors. How can we expect immigrants to come her and become Americans when our own politicians aren't
2007-01-03 14:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by iraqisax 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If people want to live with the advantages of this great country, they should learn English!
I wouldn't go to Spain and complain that they don't know English. It's their country with their language.
2007-01-03 14:32:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I only speak English, which I am ashamed of. I now live in a Spanish speaking country, so I've bought a CD course to attempt to learn the lingo. It should really be a condition of entry for migration.
2007-01-03 14:30:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because nobody is making them learn english.As far as i am concerned The hispanics are so afraid that somebody else is gonna know what they are talking about.This is america it is a Country of speaking english.If you do not want to speak the language then you should not be here.Go back to your own country then you don't need to speak english.The white folks are a minority in this country.That's not right.This is our country.
We don't want to cal it mexico.
2007-01-03 14:35:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I SO MUCH agree with you ! This is an English speaking country, learn to speak it.
Has anyone ever heard when in Rome do as the Romans do ??? Except this is much more serious.
They want us to learn to speak Spanish,
Bull Sh-t, I'm not in Mexico, I'm in America.
Learn to speak English or leave and go where you can speak your own language
2007-01-03 14:34:04 · answer #8 · answered by Bridget 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take it from an previous white female.... human beings of many races have succeeded in this usa without conforming to the cultural norm. sure, grammar is significant (i change into an English instructor for 13 years), inspite of the indisputable fact that it truly is likewise significant to not change into so enthusiastic about conforming that we lose our historic previous. u.s.'s skill has consistently been that we are a melting pot of all cultures. sure, study the language and a thanks to precise it nicely. yet, even as doing so, in no way ignore from the position you got here.
2016-12-01 19:23:39 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because every other countries language is simpler than English, a word is a word and only that...a sound makes only one sound. It takes years to properly learn English so to have it required would be a waste....no one wants to take over half there life to learn a language
contact me if you have questions
2007-01-03 14:30:14 · answer #10 · answered by stargenius 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Accomodation is rampant thoughtout the united states, as nearly as I could tell at last notice.
Cultural sensitivity taken too far, far too far!
--Charles, That Cheeky Lad
2007-01-03 14:26:45 · answer #11 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋