Acquired to learn another language?

I dont know how it is in other countries but the school systems in America require people to take Spanish as a language, or certain jobs you have to learn another Language..why should most have to go out of their way to learn a language that is the most common in your own country, shouldnt the people who come here that dont know english crack the books hard to learn our language instead of us having to learn theirs?

Speaking of language, I think the word you are looking for is "required".

I wasn't aware American kids had to learn Spanish now. It wasn't that way when I graduated.

Im also one of those who think it is those coming into this country that should learn enlgish and not Americans who should having to learn their language. The fact that it is a requirement, no matter what the benefit, has always annoyed me. SaintLeonidas

Im also one of those who think it is those coming into this country that should learn enlgish and not Americans who should having to learn their language. The fact that it is a requirement, no matter what the benefit, has always annoyed me. SaintLeonidas

I would imagine if I moved to say, Germany or Russia, it would not be demanding of me for their people to expect me to know their language rather than make them learn english so that I won't be inconvinienced.......just silly. We used to have a neighbor from Mexico whose mother had been here since the 40's and she didn't know a word of english because she was still sheltered by her culture (only spoke to mexicans, watched spanish lang. tv, only went to spanish speaking stores, etc.) it was quite tragic as she would be screwed if something happened to her or her family.

how come in places like China if English people were to go there...you think China would make people learn english? theres no way lol...the person who goes to another turf should learn the common language..shouldnt be the other way aroundcee1gee

I dont know how it is in other countries but the school systems in America require people to take Spanish as a language, or certain jobs you have to learn another Language..why should most have to go out of their way to learn a language that is the most common in your own country, shouldnt the people who come here that dont know english crack the books hard to learn our language instead of us having to learn theirs?

cee1gee

I think if someone moves to another country they should live by that countrys laws and customs and I personally would try to learn their language. I don't see how being forced to learn another language benifits everyone tho.

No high school requires you to learn a 2nd language. Some colleges require that you did to get admitted but you don't need to go graduate HS.

No high school requires you to learn a 2nd language. Some colleges require that you did to get admitted but you don't need to go graduate HS.

Pirate700

Just learn Spanish, when you go to South American and Spain you can understand them and you sound sexy whilst you're at it :D

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

No high school requires you to learn a 2nd language. Some colleges require that you did to get admitted but you don't need to go graduate HS.

wstfld

Ah, that makes more sense. I was going to say, I graduated High School in North Dakota and we weren't required to take a second language. We were told it would help to get into certain colleges as others have said here, so most of us did anyway. I took a couple years of French. I can call myself a pineapple now but that's about it.

[QUOTE="SaintLeonidas"]Im also one of those who think it is those coming into this country that should learn enlgish and not Americans who should having to learn their language. The fact that it is a requirement, no matter what the benefit, has always annoyed me. cee1gee

No high school requires you to learn a 2nd language. Some colleges require that you did to get admitted but you don't need to go graduate HS.

Pirate700

No high school requires you to learn a 2nd language. Some colleges require that you did to get admitted but you don't need to go graduate HS.

Pirate700

[QUOTE="spazzx625"]So...Learn English or get out? :| I think it's silly to expect people to learn our language simply because they live in a country. Learning another language is important for everyone.Mochyc

This sums up how I feel about the whole thing. If you're planning on moving to the US learn enough English to at least hold a job. I don't expect you to be fluent but it is a real pain when I have to ask a translator to tell you to get the forklift and move some boxes from point A to point B.

[QUOTE="Mochyc"][QUOTE="spazzx625"]So...Learn English or get out? :| I think it's silly to expect people to learn our language simply because they live in a country. Learning another language is important for everyone.Atmanix

This sums up how I feel about the whole thing. If you're planning on moving to the US learn enough English to at least hold a job. I don't expect you to be fluent but it is a real pain when I have to ask a translator to tell you to get the forklift and move some boxes from point A to point B.

I dont know how it is in other countries but the school systems in America require people to take Spanish as a language, or certain jobs you have to learn another Language..why should most have to go out of their way to learn a language that is the most common in your own country, shouldnt the people who come here that dont know english crack the books hard to learn our language instead of us having to learn theirs?

cee1gee

In Holland we have to learn English, French, and German, so stop crying. Learning another language, or at least its basics, is good for your general development. Besides, English is not even the official language of the United States.

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

No high school requires you to learn a 2nd language. Some colleges require that you did to get admitted but you don't need to go graduate HS.

cee1gee