Comments on: Why should we have to learn Spanish when this is an English speaking country?

By: ProUSA2

ProUSA2 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 03:14:46 +0000

It’s good to know another language. I speak 3 (none of them is Spanish, but again, that is MY choice, as it should be)!!

If you want to be bilingual fine, trilingual, etc. but don’t let others try to tell you what the second language you learn should be.

NOBODY IN THE U.S. “HAS” TO LEARN SPANISH.

Our common language is English. Period. All immigrants should learn English. Period. We do not HAVE to learn any language in our country if we don’t want to.

We have immigrants that speak dozens of different languages. Common sense dictates that English speakers will NOT learn the language of immigrants.

By: oleh z

oleh z — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:31:34 +0000

you’re right

By: James

James — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:35:58 +0000

I agree with you 100%. The United States should stop pandering to illegal immigrants.

By: CHEF 2 GO

CHEF 2 GO — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:21:56 +0000

If you only want to speak english is your choice. No one forces you to learn a different language.

The main reason you would like to learn spanish is because you live in a continent that from Mexico down to Argentina (if you know where that is) speak spanish. You don’t live in the planet USA.

Besides, learning a different language makes you a well rounded person with a better culture. I bet you haven’t even being in a plane. If you go to Cancun Mexico, wouldn’t you like people to speak english to you? so you can ask for things. Narrow minded people don’t go far in life.

By: CFB

CFB — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:09:03 +0000

Here is some info I hope you multiculturalism type left coast libs choke on.

If you look at the land mass and population of America compared to the rest of the world put all of Europe and then some to equal US mainland.

If you stand in the center of this country you can go nearly a thousand miles in any direction and speak the native tongue.

Our similarities that make us strong.
Out differences make us interesting.

By: gidgetshedevil

gidgetshedevil — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:42:12 +0000

HM against further education

By: Efrain

Efrain — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:04:50 +0000

As a Spanish teacher in the US it is interesting to see our attitude about languages. Do you realize that this is the only developed country that even talks about being monolingual? As many people have already suggested, learning only makes you wiser.

By: Adriana

Adriana — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:16:01 +0000

I understand what you’re saying, but it’s idealistic and not really practical.

I also admire how people in most countries are multilingual to communicate with those from neighboring countries. However, it is slightly different, because in this case there are Spanish speaking people who have settled in the U.S. permanently without deciding to learn English. This is not about communicating with people in other countries, but the fact that Spanish is becoming a second official language in some areas. I’m not happy about it, but I don’t see it changing any time soon.

Americans aren’t necessarily lazy, but I partially blame our educational system for not teaching us other languages until middle school. My husband is European and they learn multiple languages starting young in elementary school, and it’s much easier to learn earlier on.

By: Woody Woodburn

Woody Woodburn — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:31:50 +0000

We should all attempt to learn Spanish because our government has failed to stop the influx of illegal immigration and alot of illegal immigrants speak only Spanish. The government has looked the other way while illegal immigration grows leaps and bounds. We need to be able to communicate with whoever resides in this country. Those who speak Spanish should also try and learn English to communicate. Look, the federal government has sent clear signals that they are not about to get serious and stop illegal immigration. They are window dressing the issue. Illegal immigration will continue and the numbers will become more and more! Most will be Spanish speaking individual’s! When a government refuses to enforce it’s law’s against a foreign invasion….there is not much anyone can do except gripe and complain for whatever that is worth! Both Republican’s and Democrats are equally to blame for this situation. they both want illegal immigration to continue, their action’s of not stopping it are the proof in the pudding! Learn Spanish, if you can….it will come in handy and in the long-run it could save your life! When your out in mainstream America in the general public it is comforting to know what those around you are saying. Especially if they are planning your immediate demise! Those of you who speak only Spanish…need to at least learn English as a good-will gesture to off-set the invasion into the U.S.A., a soverneign nation. Entering the U.S. illegally is a criminal act, although the U.S. government has never made a serious commitment to stop it! To many government officials get paid to look the other way! America will never get a handle on illegal entry into the United States, to much illegal money to be made in the duration. This problem has gone uncheck by our government for over 25 years…….those in Washington, DC could care less!!!

By: Stan P

Stan P — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:14:42 +0000

That’s just it! It is not JUST an English-speaking country anymore. Nobody says you have to learn Spanish.

Learning Spanish WILL open doors for you as you pursue your career. Especially if you are young and just entering the workforce.

While I do agree that immigrants should be learning English when they come here, not everyone will develop this skill as quickly as some. If you work with the public, Spanish is an asset. Like it or not, Spanish-speaking people are growing in numbers and are not going to go away.