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Originally posted by Mz. Sports Luva
I too think that non-Americans need to learn basic, functional English. Like it was previously stated we (as Americans), if we were to relocate, would be expected to know the native tongue of that country.
I think the first English words that a LOT of these immigrants need to learn is (1) Soap & (2) Water!!! I'm not trying to be mean or funny.
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Mz. Sports Luva
Your last comment was mean since we are talking about speaking english, not hygiene.
(because I know a lot of Americans that suffer from the same lack of cleanliness in "certain" areas of town .
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For those of us that do relocate to other countries most of the time we pick up their language through immersion, unless we take the innitiative to enroll in some sort of class.
To all:
I agree that Americans should learn another language besides English for the simple fact that today's businesses extend beyond our borders. In my last postion, I dealt with Venezuelian companies each and everyday. Having previous knowledge of the spanish language helped GREATLY! (Which is why in an earlier post, I stated that being bilingual is an asset in business and oftentimes gives you an edge over other candidates).
As long as illegal immigrants are seen as cheap, but effective labor, there will never really be anything done in regards to educating these people about the programs that are availible that will help them to become American citizens. Why? Because these people will then have access to things will enable them to have a better life and all of the rights and priviledges thereof. (i.e. minimum wage, decent working conditions, benefits, etc.)
Many compaines (i.e. farmers, construction companies, etc.) DEPEND on these illegals every year for their livelihood. They don't care that these people can't speak a lick of English, or don't have access to decent housing, hygiene products or whatever. All these companies care about is that they are able to pay these people substandard wages "under the table" without the headaches of taxes, benefits, etc.