Why SHOULD everyone be required to learn English?

Question

I feel that this goes out to Hottie who posted the question 'Why doesn't everyone speak English?' and goes in support to triviatm who I believe had a good opinion. I also believe that if you are going to travel to a foreign country where their first language is not English then a person should at LEAST know enough to get around. It is not the job of everyone in the world to learn English because it is a combination of a good portion of the European languages rolled up into one. I agree that if you do work in shops and the like in a foreign country that you should learn the language though.

I find it cute when schools and unis get exchange students from other countries who's first language is not English. Because then it's enriching to both you and them to teach them a small part of the English language and explain to them how the rules work even if you yourself don't understand y the rules are like that.

Answer 1

You are cool to take the time to talk with the foreign exchange students at your school. You have a kind heart and you are culturally aware from your experience to know that it is good idea to speak a little bit of a foreign language if you're going to visit the country. Your attitude is what builds good relationships between countries and maybe have peace in the world someday. I had to help 3 foreign students from Thailand, China and Brazil who were treated bad.If you find out a foreign student is having a bad time tell them about the Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students. It is hard for a foreign teenager to know where to get help since for him this is a foreign country. I think you are the type of person that would help someone in trouble.

Answer 2

I am of the personal belief that everyone trying to obtain residence in THIS country should be required to learn English, however, the rest of the world shoudln't be. Cultures and regional boundaries should be respected. One thing to think about though is, Americans spend more money in one year in other countries than most of the said country by itself. It's up to them, but not speaking english to American business men and tourists may become a monetary loss.....

Answer 3

You were on a roll right up until the part where you thought it was "cute" when schools get exchange students. That pretty much made your opinion loose credibility. Sorry! You sounded pretty well grounded up to that point. Next, you'll call everyone a "dude".

Answer 4

You sound a little confused and defensive. You need to be who you are and not be what they want you to be. But to be understood better by English speakers need to learn their language like anywhere else in the world. This is a matter of respect nothing else. Good luck to you.