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.
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Yes, but if there is a population that speaks another language and makes up more than 20%, it is also worth recognizing their language as one of the official ones
Yes, but they should not be mad if there is something the immigrant is not understanding or learning correctly.
ESL should be a mandaotry course taken by immigrant students, not because its what they "should" be speaking, but to give them an advantage when talking to U.S. Citizens
We should have them have access to free diverse learning and free English courses, but still be able to speak their native language.
I am neutral on this argument, this should be a choice as a free country. Immigrants should have the option to learn, or if not to learn be provided with translated official documents into their language.
Not a requirement but highly suggested. The government should offer some free basic English courses for those who would like them.
Yes, as a requirement of assimilation into American culture and values. The government should provide free language learning courses
it depends on where they are. for example in a english heavy job, but if they are in a place with a lot of other people that speak their language then they should be fine
No, the United States has no National Language. The need to assimilate will drive those whom look for higher successes in this country.
They shouldn't be required to learn English but for their own sake it would be useful to learn it so ultimately its their choice
No, but there should be a government-provided free language learning course for any that WANT to learn english.
yes, because lets face it, we need to be able to communicate with each other effectively. English is the most used language. If it were spanish id say we all need to learn spanish.
@9K99V29 1yr1Y
No, although a basic knowledge of English should be encouraged (and provided), we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country
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.
Not required specifically, but it should be encouraged and the government should offer free language-learning courses
Not required specifically, but it should be strongly encouraged and the government should offer free language-learning courses
Yes, but only if they will be living in America for longer than 1-2 years.
English should be learned since it's the most commonly spoken language in the US, but there should also be more options available to learn English
Not necessarily required, but it should be highly encouraged and the government should provide free language lessons.
No, but it should be highly encouraged and the government should provide cheap or free language lessons
No but free programs should exist to help them learn and they should be encouraged to
No, only because the US does not have an official language. If the US had English, and only English, as an official language, then yes.
No, they are protected in their right to speak whatever language they want by the First amendment. But there should be heavy encouragement to learn English.
@9JHQ93X1yr1Y
No, but the government should provide language courses, as it is important to know enough english for basic communication.
I think they should for their own good. It is incredibly difficult to live properly without speaking English in the states. However I do think it should be required that government provide english classes to assist them.
I don't think it should be required, but I do believe that there should be an easier, cheaper way available to help them learn.
@9HLC85JLibertarian 1yr1Y
No, however when applying to a place of business; The BUSINESS should offer a voluntary language class free of charge.
Not required, but they should be highly encouraged to and the government should offer free language classes
Not required, but it should be highly encouraged and the government should provide free language learning courses.
No but should be heavily encouraged due to it being the primary spoken language
@9BSBKGC2yrs2Y
No, we shouldn't force people to learn a new language, but we should provide free language courses for those who want to learn.
No, but the government should provide free language learning courses if the immigrants wish to learn the language
@99ZYQSB2yrs2Y
no, but it should be highly recommended.
No, but they should be able to understand a basic amount
No, unless they are undocumented as part of a path to citizenship
They should be allowed to speak the language they already know, as well as learn English
No, don't force it but provide free English education services for those who choose to learn it
No but the government should provide free language learning courses anyway
No but ESL classes should be offered for free anyway.
No. Legally, the United States has no official language.
Yes, if under the age of 10
No, but the government should make access to learning resources readily available
@9647WKG3yrs3Y
Yes, but it is important to embrace the diversity that immigrants bring into the country.
@9646GJV3yrs3Y
Yes, however, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country.
It is already required to become a a citizen of the US, I don't think Required would be the word I would use rather than suggested..
No, but encourage them to do so and allow free language learning course
No, but should make an effort if they plan on living here for a while
I don't they should be REQUIRED but i do they should just so they'll be able to know whats going on around them.
They shouldn't be forced to, but there should be free language courses
they should be encouraged to learn english as to better integrate into society
@95B38N93yrs3Y
No. They could just draw images of what they are trying to say.
No, but if they'd like to learn I believe free language courses would do well and even promote those who initially didn't want to learn.
If they want, depending on situations
They can, but why would they come into our country, where most speak English, and they do not?
No, but the government should provide free language learning courses that would be optional and available to any immigrant who wishes to learn.
@944PMRZ3yrs3Y
No, but if they wish to learn English the government should provide free lessons
No, because The United States doesn't have an official language so they shouldn't be forced to learn a language unless it's the country's official language.
No, but the government should provide free language learning resources as an incentive for them to do so
No, there is no official language in the United States and it's a violation of Freedom of Speech.
No. There is no official language of the United States!
@Cathleen624Democrat3yrs3Y
This usually applies to immigrants from Spanish speaking countries. No one tells someone from Italy, Greece, Finland, or any other country to speak English.
No, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country PLUS the U.S. does not have a National language.
Yes and we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country
@9385Q7R3yrs3Y
Add incentives for learning English, as a means to promote integration
No, it should be encouraged, but not required
@92MZFX53yrs3Y
No, but provide a free language course as an option.
The government shouldn't mandate for all immigrants to learn English, it's their choice whether they want to speak English or not. If they want to learn English, the government should give free English courses.
@92BDZ9H3yrs3Y
no, but strongly encourage them to.
@9252VVK3yrs3Y
No, but add an incentive for learning english.
No, but provide adequate services for those who seek to learn English
@8ZT2SB93yrs3Y
No, we do not have an official language and we should embrace cultural diversity.
No, but the government should make language learning courses more accessible
@8JZ235XIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, but American children should be required to learn Spanish in school K-12.
Incentivize immigrants to learn English with easily accessible classes to learn
@thewargiraffe3yrs3Y
No, the US doesn't have a official language
Recommend them to learn English and keep the multilingual translators.
@8YPKDLJ3yrs3Y
Yes, however to an extent that they can manage and be able to have conversation, otherwise those of elder age or mental to physical disabilities are the exception.
@8YC86XS3yrs3Y
yes, I believe immigrants should learn a certain amount of English, and the government should provide language learning courses.
@darrintaylor6603yrs3Y
Yes, but we should also place a higher emphasis on teaching other languages as well
@8XXV7LB3yrs3Y
No, unless they are becoming citizens
Yes, but we should also be encouraging US citizens to learn a foreign language, as well as preserving indigenous languages.
Yes, but the government should provide free courses. And anyone who demonstrates a lower IQ and can’t learn the language shouldn’t be discriminated against if they can’t learn.
@ItsAstronomicsDemocrat3yrs3Y
No, it shouldn't be required, but the government should provide free language leaning courses
No, but they should be encouraged to and provided with resources to help
No, and Never. The moment you realize The USA has no native language. I could speak Chinese and there is nothing you can do about that. Don't like it? Too bad!
No, as there is no official language of the United States of America.
No, but we should not overly cater to them and go out of the way to accommodate them.
no, but the government should provide free language learning cources to those who do want to learn
@8WM9VHX4yrs4Y
Only if they're planning to stay in the country permanently.
@8WG9WZM4yrs4Y
It should be optional for all immigrants
They should just have a working knowledge of English.
@8W5C5CW4yrs4Y
Yes, but require citizens to learn other foreign languages that are more commonly used to further enrich the cultural diversity.
@8VMHGDN4yrs4Y
No, but we should still help immigrants learn English
No, but the government should provide free language learning courses with attendance encouraged
No, but it is in their best interests to learn english
No, allow immigrants to decide if they want to learn English
@CerealGameplay4yrs4Y
No, but they can't expect everyone to understand their language.
Yes, the government should provide free language learning courses, but they should not be admonished from speaking their mother tongue and the diversity should be welcomed.
@8TNLKK84yrs4Y
On one hand, yes because the main language for commerce in the US is English but also they should be able to speak their language too— same goes for tribal nations.
No, though provide resources for them to learn English.
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