The U.S. nationality law requires applicants to have a working knowledge of the English language in order achieve citizenship. In 1990 the government passed exceptions to this requirement for older applicants and those with mental or physical disabilities.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No
in order to help people who come into this country knowing nothing and understanding nothing you need to provide translations for them
@Wisconsinite591Progressive7mos7MO
I believe that the United states is inherently a multicultural place, one where the diaspora of its citizens is an inherent benefit, not a negative. There is no need for immigrants to NEED learn english but to do well in a nation such as the US it eventually happens naturally.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country
We can embrace those cultures that line up with our own core values. But those that are slanted toward Islamic terrorist apology should not be tolerated and those on visas that vocally support terror groups like Hamas on college campuses, social media, etc should be deported.
@9GB2GPT2mos2MO
The incoming immigration pose a type of confusion to those who are natural born U.S. citizens. With the difference of language and background, there are more instances that make certain situations difficult for the natural citizens of the United States.
@9G8FT7G2mos2MO
Any and all are welcome to immigrate into the US but do so legally and share your culture openly. Do not force anyone to do anything, you are welcome here with open arms but do not expect us to change our ways to accommodate you. There has to be a base line of what is the "United States of America", anything that deviates from that (and is legal) is encouraged just do not assume we will change just for you.=
@9FMVL952mos2MO
Any and all are welcome to immigrate into the US but do so legally and share your culture openly. Do not force anyone to do anything, you are welcome here with open arms but do not expect us to change our ways to accommodate you. There has to be a base line of what is the "United States of America", anything that deviates from that (and is legal) is encouraged just do not assume we will change just for you.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Yes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services
@9FMVL952mos2MO
We do not have an official language but we should, and it should be American English. Privately anyone can use any language but government should only use American English.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
@592P6L6Republican3yrs3Y
Do you think if you moved to Mexico the Mexican government is going to teach public school classes in English or Vietnamese or Sri Lankan? If you want to live in the USA you must assimilate and learn the English language. How on earth can an immigrant contribute to our society if he is not able to read our road signs?
@5M6P2JC3yrs3Y
All Americans should be multilingual.
@4Y97QND3yrs3Y
No, America doesn't have an official language. If you move to Sweden is it required to learn Swedish? No, it's just suggested
@5MG9WKFIndependent3yrs3Y
No but we should provide ELL classes for all
@4Y847STIndependent3yrs3Y
No, but schools, hospitals, government services, etc. should not be required to provide translation services; with the exception of those immigrants who have, or plan to have children - they should be required to learn English and teach it to their children, who will be required to attend American schools.
@8NPVDSZ3yrs3Y
No, not by the government
@98CWG7Q12mos12MO
No, but offer free language learning courses to those who want them.
@9DK8VJ43mos3MO
@9CNS3TY5mos5MO
No, but federal funding should be provided for ESL work
@9CFVJFX6mos6MO
Yes, but keep multilingual translations from government documents and services if necessary
@9BXXJ6R7mos7MO
Yes, but we should work to modify the American Dialect of English to be it's own language with clear grammar rules and easy pronunciation. Once we have that going, the Government should provide free language learning courses for EVERYONE.
@99HC8R39mos9MO
Yes, but not by mandate.
@dxmongxrlIndependent3yrs3Y
No, but the government should provide free language learning courses for immigrants who wish to learn English
@9FCQ77Z3mos3MO
No, but do not offer any support with language translations
@9CJ6CB63mos3MO
English shouldn’t have to be the only language people use, especially on the governmental level. It’s the responsibility of the government to provide for those that need it, and if they don’t know English, they can’t make it as easily through society. That’s an open and flagrant breach of its role for the people.
@947HHNKIndependent1yr1Y
No, this goes against our country's values of freedom and diversity. We don't have an official national language for a reason.
No We have no national language
@8LTW4PN3yrs3Y
alot of them do already learn english and this is an ignorant question
@8FJJWJC3yrs3Y
No, but it should be highly encouraged and the government should offer free language learning courses
@9HDW4B33 days3D
They shouldn't be required to do it, but even if they don't they must assimilate into the American culture somehow, in some way. Multiculturalism has failed and the results have been disastrous.
@7YS3KJPIndependent 6 days6D
No; they are already incentivized to learn English, but awareness of options should be encouraged and these options should be made more available and easier to use.
@9HCNZGS6 days6D
I feel like it would be good to offer free English language learning courses, but we shouldn't try to erase their diversity
@9HCKCJRWomen’s Equality6 days6D
Yes and no. Since there is no real official language for the United States, we should embrace diversity but it would be easier to speak one language for businesses. I do not think they should be required to learn English to the everyone could speak at least more than one language.
@9HBZSD41wk1W
No, but the government should subsidize English language learning classes to make them more accessible to immigrants who are on the path to citizenship.
@9HBRTLB1wk1W
No, I think that diversity in this country should be embraced. However, there should be the option for free language courses.
@9HB5MKV1wk1W
Not required necessarily, but it should be highly encouraged to assist with assimilation, and the government should offer free language-learning courses
Yes. Of course we should not be saying “English is our country’s language.”It is not. However, English is necessary for so many other things. I feel the same way about US citizens living in another country learning the most used languages. We can’t expect to live somewhere and have no ability to to speak to most people in that country.
@9H9CR9V1wk1W
I don't think it should be required but I do think it should be recommended since most people in America speak English, and the government should provide free language learning courses to help them.
@9H97GF71wk1W
The government should provide free language learning course for people trying to learn English or other languages.
@9H94QPJ1wk1W
It’s okay to spread diversity although it would be helpful for them and the government should provide free learning courses
@9H8BRT51wk1W
No, but if required, government should provide free language learning courses and allow diverse language as it'll be beneficial to diverse communities
@9H73QHGConstitution2wks2W
Yes, but provide multilingual translations from government documents and services to immigrants until they become citizens
@9H5VH622wks2W
Not required, but it should be strongly encouraged and the government should offer free language-learning courses.
@JakeRepublican 2wks2W
No, they should not be required to learn English. However, there should be a resource for immigrants to learn English at little to no cost if they are in this country legally.
@9H57LBY2wks2W
More for their own safety, security and to get educated. Free language learning courses should be provided.
@9H54BJV2wks2W
Yes, but keep translation services for people in the process of learning. They need to be able to communicate effectively both ways with English-only speakers.
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