If we can learn english, why cannot you learn spanish or any other language?

Answer 1

Why would we need to learn spanish?

Answer 2

I'm Hispanic and speak both English and Spanish. I think that if immigrants come to live in this country they should learn English. America is an English Speaking Country. Immigrants say they come to this country persuing the American Dream, That this is the land of opportunity, and etc. Well I believe if your looking for the American Dream that means Learning English too, Not just for the availability of jobs & a better life. In Spanish speaking countries they speak Spanish, not English. How would you like it if people went to your country demanding you to learn/speak English? Plus I believe this country is already doing enough to help non-english speakers. Basic Spanish classes/ other foreign languages is a requirement in high school for those who want to go to a University, when you call companies they have options in English & Spanish, Everything, including signs at Social Services/Health Dept. are translated in Spanish, and Colleges are now offering classes to non-Spanish speakers to become community interpreters. Also there are many Hispanic-Americans like me who can speak both to help interpreting. Most Americans try to learn some Spanish anyway. I think they've done a pretty well darn job already. I don't think it should be a requirement for ALL Americans. I guess it would depend on what kind of job the person goes into. For example International Business people obviously know they need to learn some languages. I really don't know what more you could ask for. Plus if you learn English, it's already a benefit to you anywhere you go.

Answer 3

It is difficult to learn a language later in life. It is easier when you are young. So, unless you have a real need or desire for learning another language, it is hard to find the motivation. Unfortunately, the American school system does not teach foreign languages in the early years - we don't usually learn any until high school, when that ability is much harder. So, we lose enthusiasm. It's a shame because learning languages is a wonderful way to enrich our lives, increase our knowledge of the world, and relate to other cultures.

And now with all the text messaging and the slang of pop culture, kids don't know how to spell or use proper English anymore.

Personally I love the Spanish language and try to absorb the vocabulary whenever I can. I love helping a native Spanish speaker to learn English while he or she helps me with my Spanish. It is such a lovely language, not as difficult as French or German. And it sounds so different from country to country, just as English sounds different according to the region. In Spain, I was corrected if I did not lisp my "S" all the time. I love the Italian language too. Finnish is supposed to be one of the hardest languages to learn as an adult, but it can be done.

Answer 4

Mostly because we don't have to, these days. In fact, we don't have to learn any other language at all: English turned out to be the true international language, and everyone wants to learn it.

I am somewhat appalled at this, if for no other reason than that English is a pretty wretched language to learn and I would have expected the rest of the world to have exercised better judgement. But under the circumstances it is fortunate for me, because I am not only a fairly skilled native speaker and writer of English, but I have absolutely no talent or aptitude to learn any other. I've actually tried a few times, but without luck: if I lived anywhere else, I'd still be back tending water buffalo while all my neighbors learned English and went off to the city to work in call centers or something.

This was not always the case, by the way. During the 1800's, when the American west was being settled, most of the immigrants spoke Spanish as well as English, as well as a few Indian tongues. You had to, to get along.

Answer 5

It is a sign of respect. I am moving to Romania and although my Romanian will be broken I will show enough respect to those living there to attempt their language. I am also making my children learn it as well. If I were moving to Mexico I would do the same. I would not expect anyone to learn English to accommodate me English is not their national language Romanian is. Although America is a melting pot of cultures, and Religions it has long been established that English is the national Language. It reflects badly on those who do not even attempt to learn the National Language of the country you live in, It makes you appear stupid and lazy. Also anyone who has any desire to succede will learn the language of the country he is living in, why would you not want that for yourself and your children. Besides America is not the only country that feels this way, there are many others who will look down on even a visitor who will not take the time to attempt to learn the language, I feel up until here recently America has been more laid back about it than others.

Answer 6

Apparently you can't learn English. This is evident by your statement which is broken.

If I went to Mexico I would learn Spanish. There's the difference.

Answer 7

For one this is America English is our language and I shouldn't have to learn Spanish.
It's disrespectful to come to a country and expect the people there to learn your native tongue.

I'm fluent in 3 different languages Spanish just isn't one of them.

Answer 8

English is the business language around the world. I didn't make that the rule. It just is. I'm sure if another language would have been chosen as the business language I would be speaking it. Also, if I decide to live in another country I'll learn the language, but until then I'll speak English.

Answer 9

I speak English and Cherokee. Why should I learn Spanish too? If you are going to live here, learn the language and culture. You were not invited. Why should we change to accommodate you

Answer 10

Sorry buddy, I speak three languages fluently! I chose not to add Spanish to vocabulary!! See English is the language we have to learn in school any other langage is optional it's not mandatory we learn spanish and that's the way it should be OUR CHOICE. If I master another language it would be Germany.

Answer 11

If I lived in a country where they spoke anything but English then I will do the right thing and learn the language of the land.
Instead of crying about why aren't voting ballots printed in 4,000,000 different languages.