learning spainish is going to become mandatory, do you think this is wrong?
959217
My first comment is to MISTERSATO!  Illegal immigrants do the jobs Americans won't do, because they are low wage jobs that Americans can not afford to do.  Illegals take the low wage jobs and live off the state.  The money they do make, they send back to Mexico, or wherever they came from.  They are using American jobs to fund their own government!\n\nI agree that the American citizens should NOT have to learn Spanish.  I live in New Mexico and all the good jobs require that you be bilingual.  So, yes, I feel we are being forced to conform to their ways.  I lived in California and I was told that I had to take at least two years of Spanish in order to graduate.  My husband and his siblings were told the same here in New Mexico.  This debate has been going on for years, but it does seem to be getting worse.
681589
Ummm... Probably not going to happen that way.  If you have some time, but not enough to go to school, then it *MIGHT* be appropriate to try and learn a bit of web based languages yourself.  If you'd like to try, then here is a page with many good resources and tools for free.
205587
no your not wrong for that. ask here and help here first.tu nina abla mas ingles que espaniol eso no importa yo ablava mas espaniol que ingles cuando yo tenia 3 anos yo aprendi ingles en mi escuela en los estados unidos. osea trata de ayudar tu ermana ablar ingless si eya ciere, si eya ciere ayuda la primero despues encuentra un maestro de ingles.if im spelling spanish wrong i dont meen to im new to a spanish speaking sociaty sorry.
1034935
Ideally yes, \nIdeally there should be lots of mandatory things...\n\nbut realistically there are many factors to consider, age of person, disability, actual time within the country.\n\nFor example would you require a mute to speak. Or teach english to a 89 year old. Should immgrants speak english at the 8th grade level. most american speak at this level.\n\nWill they speak the KINGS ENGLish, because you know in america, we speak a form of english. Will we from a new buracracy to purify the English/American Language.\n\n\nRealistically if i am a company or service, i would rather be effective and efficient by providing other languages than be xenophobic.\nFor example if sell medicine in other countries besides the US i would use the other languages on my labels...makes good business sense.\n\nWe provide benefits to many people that do not speak English because we are not monsters, if a child was dying you would save that life without asking if they spoke English....you wouldn't let a human life die because of it even you are not a monster.\n\nBesides, your question is full of anger and bias. What you fail to point out is that most of the quality universities int the Untied States require a foreign language.\n\nIn fact many school districts require foreign language to graduate. There is a definite value in multiculturalism.\n\nAs a college educated person you must see that...\n\n\n\n\nBy the way the US is planning to build a superhighway four football fields long from Canada to Mexico.\nThey plan to implement one currency to easy trade, \nand plan to make English, Spanish and French the official languages.....maybe not today or tomorrow  but soon....i am not making this up.
966164
Well, I wouldn't say it bothers me, mostly because the US dosen't have an official language. I think it may bother some people who are afraid of change, because if enough spanish speaking immigrants come into the country, enough to make Spanish speaking americans the majority, then everything would be in Spanish, and people would have to learn a new language.\nMakes me wish I had taken Spanish instead of French in HS.
430383
contact the RCN and they will give you a guideline. Im a RMN and live in Spain. The biggest hurdle will be learning Spanish, unless of course you have conquered that. Good luck.
565555
If you are thinking "future", which you should be right now, then spanish is the only class you should be taking. Our spanish population has exploded in the past 10 years, think about what it will be like when you graduate from college. Look at the want ads right now....companies are seeking bi-lingual applicants.\n\nIn 10 years from now if you can't speak spanish, the job market is going to be slim pickins for you and me my friend.
721708
Yes, it should be mandatory.  They need to learn the basics of civility and social manners because so many aren't getting these lessons at home.
880523
Because... he/she want to learn Spanish...\nIf he/she don't want to learn Spanish.. It's okay
1075827
There's nothing wrong with learning a language. But, in the USA, you shouldn't have to know Spanish to get a job. And yet, employers want bilingual employees especially in Texas. Many classified ads say "bilingual preferred" which means they only hire bilingual, which isn't right. We shouldn't be pandering to people who can't speak English. It's the responsibility of everyone living in the USA to learn English. Americans can't be expected to learn the language of every immigrant (German, Italian, Chinese, Thai, etc.) who moves here.
913304
I think it's not good.  This practice seems to be spreading.  Students are there to learn.  If their spelling isn't corrected how can it ever be reinforced?\n\nA lot of the education system has gone daft.
998223
If you live in this country it should be mandatory to have a least a small grasp on the english language. Yea it pisses me off also but there isn't alot I can do.\nYo I called the IRS a couple of years ago and it was in Spainish! Not even an option for english that time, at least I don't think but who knows they were speaking spainish,lol.  I was livid!!\nUntil I move to another country I don't have to learn ANY other language.
1107657
I did the same thing in high school.  If you were approved for it, obviously someone thinks you will be successful.  I would see if you can borrow/buy a Spanish II textbook and look it over, and keep it handy.  My experience was that a lot of the stuff in Spanish III was new to me but review to a lot of the other students, so they moved pretty quickly.  Try not to let it overwhelm you, and work closely with the teacher.  It may be an abrupt start, but if you stick with it, it can pay off for you.
926408
It very much depends on where you live.  Spainish-speakers are the second most populous group in the United States.  Personally, I would learn Spanish.
668765
Yes, it should be required.  US is the only country where people don't feel the need to learn another language.  In most other countries, people are at least bi-lingual.  I believe it makes a better rounded individual and gives appreciation for other cultures.  Besides, learning a language is MUCH easier when you are young; as a grown-up, it's very difficult.
1164689
Amen!\n\nI see no reason for us to be bilingual & why the heck should we "press one for English", it's the damn United States of America; English is our National Language!\n\nI think English should be more empashied as our first language.\n\nI can only see it when you are doing business Internationally and that's it!  Why the hell should I have to have two years of Spanish to teach school?  It's not right!  They should have two years or more to speak English!\n\nMedicaid & Food Stamps - You have to have a SSN but they can just "buy" them from someone who is making them illegally.  Besides, there are so many loopholes in the system it isn't funny!
1064832
Since the internet proved to be useless, then why don't try intensive courses at centres that teach languages. I know so many people who speak well different languages they learnt at thier own country.