greeneggs
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1 decade ago
English is the main language in America. Therefor everyone should at least know the basics before they come here. I don't think that everyone else should have to go out of their way to learn another language just for a few people who think that they don't have to.
However, I do think it's good to learn other languages. But I don't think you should have to know seventeen different languages just to have a conversation with someone. reply
ilovemustaches830
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1 decade ago
England started America if you want to bead at anyone, be mad at our ancestors for being from.england reply
bunnylover43
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1 decade ago
actually there is one language most Americans speak fluently....and that's sarcasm hehe reply
Musicc99
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1 decade ago
Actually it's better to know more than one language because jobs like that.. just a little fact. reply
AAAAAAAAA
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1 decade ago
Actually the English spoken in America is different than the English spoken in England. So yes we do speak English. reply
converse97
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1 decade ago
I know English isn't the official language but I think everybody should learn it if they want to live here just because lack of communication can cause lots of problems. I mean all of our ancestors came from other countries & even though it was hard, they learned English because they wanted to live here. How is society supposed to function if people can't understand what somebody else is saying? reply
lilmisslittle
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1 decade ago
this is obviously about a different issue but since i'm not american it's STORY TIME
I hate it though when like say when I'm talking in my language with some family or something and then some steryotipical highschool popular chick will just be like "omg wtf are they doing not talking in english wtf this is canada"
um excuse you stop trying to eavesdrop on my conversation
I went to the park once with my friend and she was on the swing and her mom walked by and they started talking about one girl in their language so they couldn't hear and I got all paranoid that they were talking about me hahaha no they can't do that reply
SecretSequin
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1 decade ago
I'm from england, americans seem a bit uptight, i agree with this quote reply
kiaranine
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1 decade ago
if tons of people are in other countries are required to learn english to pass basic schooling, why do we make it so easy for people in our own country to get away with not speaking the english language? if i moved to say, mexico, i would take the freaking time to learn spanish. Nobody else in the country should have to be putting extra labels on the food so i can read it in english, nobody else should be having to get turned down jobs because they can't speak a language fluently that isn't even the main language of the country i'm in. yes. we should all learn different languages. There is a difference between going on vacation and not knowing a country's language and moving to the country and not knowing how to read and write the language. if i moved out of my native country to go somewhere else, i would learn to read and write in their language. the same should go for other people moving to the US. reply
Rach_K
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1 decade ago
I don't undestand how this quote could have caused such a sh*t storm of arguements :/ reply
The_Slender_Child
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1 decade ago
So they make one desperate attempt to get into America. Most are unfortunate, sent back into Mexico. A few are lucky.
Mexicans don't steal your jobs. They do the jobs you people don't want to. Farming, packaging and so on. They're happy with minimum wage, its more than they would ever get back in Mexico.
Okay then. So they speak Spanish. They don't even try to speak English.
A lot of Mexicans actually attend night school to try and learn English.
'Let them stay in their own country if they can't speak our language"
Okay then, how about none of you go on holiday next year? Don't go to France unless you can speak it fluently. If you want to go to France for two weeks, learn the language.
I'm sorry but a lot of you are ignorant to this. If you had no money and no food, would you let yourself and your family die? Or would you take a chance in another country searching for a better life to support those you love? Next time you see an immigrant, why not ask them about their hard life? reply
♪♫Losτ Sταrs♫♪*
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1 decade ago
I honestly can't believe this is even a thing.
People speak a different language in our country, so? If you don't like it, don't speak to those people. Why should we force these foreign people to learn our language just because we can't understand theirs? I mean, honestly. English is the hardest language to learn, so to just simply learn it because some Americans have a problem with people speaking languages other than English for whatever reason, is just plain ridiculous.
In case you haven't noticed, the United States is very culturally diverse, henceforth having many different languages. English isn't the only language in the world that's acceptable, you know. Let people live their lives and speak whatever language they want and just get over it. You're not being forced to speak another language, so why force others?
I for one completely agree with this quote. reply
conversel0ver
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1 decade ago
It's actually the national language. reply
Melrose*
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1 decade ago
The only reason Spanish is becoming such a big deal is because of illegal immigrants. Which it's sort of rediculouw that we were told we had to learn Spanish in school so we could communicate with them.. No. I grew up in America like most Americans do speaking English. If you want to come to America legally or illegally learn English so you are able to communicate with us. Or stay where you're from. I wouldn't go live in a france cause I cannot speak French fluently. reply
EjSweet2
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1 decade ago
Actually we do, we voted when America started that English was the language. reply
JirachiGirl
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1 decade ago
Considering many people do speak English, it would be wise to learn how to speak English. My parents lived in Asia their entire lives and, long story short, moved to America and learned English. I get that you still wouldn't be able to speak English if you lived in America for only two years, but if you lived in America for 6+ years, it would be expected that you would know at least some basic English. I hate that how lazy people use the foreign language card as an excuse to not learn English. No, Americans speak primarily in English, so it would be wise to learn some English for your sake and the sake of everyone else. reply
sheldabest · 1 decade ago
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Just_Me* · 1 decade ago
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greeneggs · 1 decade ago
English is the main language in America. Therefor everyone should at least know the basics before they come here. I don't think that everyone else should have to go out of their way to learn another language just for a few people who think that they don't have to.
However, I do think it's good to learn other languages. But I don't think you should have to know seventeen different languages just to have a conversation with someone.
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ilovemustaches830 · 1 decade ago
England started America if you want to bead at anyone, be mad at our ancestors for being from.england
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bunnylover43 · 1 decade ago
actually there is one language most Americans speak fluently....and that's sarcasm hehe
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Musicc99 · 1 decade ago
Actually it's better to know more than one language because jobs like that.. just a little fact.
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AAAAAAAAA · 1 decade ago
Actually the English spoken in America is different than the English spoken in England. So yes we do speak English.
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converse97 · 1 decade ago
I know English isn't the official language but I think everybody should learn it if they want to live here just because lack of communication can cause lots of problems. I mean all of our ancestors came from other countries & even though it was hard, they learned English because they wanted to live here. How is society supposed to function if people can't understand what somebody else is saying?
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lilmisslittle · 1 decade ago
this is obviously about a different issue but since i'm not american it's STORY TIME
I hate it though when like say when I'm talking in my language with some family or something and then some steryotipical highschool popular chick will just be like "omg wtf are they doing not talking in english wtf this is canada"
um excuse you stop trying to eavesdrop on my conversation
I went to the park once with my friend and she was on the swing and her mom walked by and they started talking about one girl in their language so they couldn't hear and I got all paranoid that they were talking about me hahaha no they can't do that
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SecretSequin · 1 decade ago
I'm from england, americans seem a bit uptight, i agree with this quote
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kiaranine · 1 decade ago
if tons of people are in other countries are required to learn english to pass basic schooling, why do we make it so easy for people in our own country to get away with not speaking the english language? if i moved to say, mexico, i would take the freaking time to learn spanish. Nobody else in the country should have to be putting extra labels on the food so i can read it in english, nobody else should be having to get turned down jobs because they can't speak a language fluently that isn't even the main language of the country i'm in. yes. we should all learn different languages. There is a difference between going on vacation and not knowing a country's language and moving to the country and not knowing how to read and write the language. if i moved out of my native country to go somewhere else, i would learn to read and write in their language. the same should go for other people moving to the US.
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Rach_K · 1 decade ago
I don't undestand how this quote could have caused such a sh*t storm of arguements :/
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The_Slender_Child · 1 decade ago
So they make one desperate attempt to get into America. Most are unfortunate, sent back into Mexico. A few are lucky.
Mexicans don't steal your jobs. They do the jobs you people don't want to. Farming, packaging and so on. They're happy with minimum wage, its more than they would ever get back in Mexico.
Okay then. So they speak Spanish. They don't even try to speak English.
A lot of Mexicans actually attend night school to try and learn English.
'Let them stay in their own country if they can't speak our language"
Okay then, how about none of you go on holiday next year? Don't go to France unless you can speak it fluently. If you want to go to France for two weeks, learn the language.
I'm sorry but a lot of you are ignorant to this. If you had no money and no food, would you let yourself and your family die? Or would you take a chance in another country searching for a better life to support those you love? Next time you see an immigrant, why not ask them about their hard life?
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♪♫Losτ Sταrs♫♪* · 1 decade ago
I honestly can't believe this is even a thing.
People speak a different language in our country, so? If you don't like it, don't speak to those people. Why should we force these foreign people to learn our language just because we can't understand theirs? I mean, honestly. English is the hardest language to learn, so to just simply learn it because some Americans have a problem with people speaking languages other than English for whatever reason, is just plain ridiculous.
In case you haven't noticed, the United States is very culturally diverse, henceforth having many different languages. English isn't the only language in the world that's acceptable, you know. Let people live their lives and speak whatever language they want and just get over it. You're not being forced to speak another language, so why force others?
I for one completely agree with this quote.
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conversel0ver
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1 decade ago
It's actually the national language.
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Melrose* · 1 decade ago
The only reason Spanish is becoming such a big deal is because of illegal immigrants. Which it's sort of rediculouw that we were told we had to learn Spanish in school so we could communicate with them.. No. I grew up in America like most Americans do speaking English. If you want to come to America legally or illegally learn English so you are able to communicate with us. Or stay where you're from. I wouldn't go live in a france cause I cannot speak French fluently.
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__loveistragic · 1 decade ago
preach it sistahhh
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EjSweet2 · 1 decade ago
Actually we do, we voted when America started that English was the language.
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JirachiGirl · 1 decade ago
Considering many people do speak English, it would be wise to learn how to speak English. My parents lived in Asia their entire lives and, long story short, moved to America and learned English. I get that you still wouldn't be able to speak English if you lived in America for only two years, but if you lived in America for 6+ years, it would be expected that you would know at least some basic English. I hate that how lazy people use the foreign language card as an excuse to not learn English. No, Americans speak primarily in English, so it would be wise to learn some English for your sake and the sake of everyone else.
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Tristen55 · 1 decade ago
who says this?
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