The Importance Of Verbal Communication In A Spanish Family

In the Hispanic culture polite speech is very important and is used as much as possible. The main example of polite speech is referring to a person as “usted” rather than using the word “tú”. When

Language is the the primary way of communicating with one another. This can be written or spoken.

Many people immigrate to the United States from different countries to begin a better life. Once in the American territory, the first step for success is to learn the English language. Richard Rodriguez, the writer of "Aria: A Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood" describes the language decisions he faced as a child: "Outside the house was public society; inside the house was private" (16). The English language is the primary language in the United States, and it must be learned to be able to communicate with the public world. The language that we speak at home is considered to be private because it is only used in the presence of the people we feel comfortable with, our family. Families immigrate to

In the present world, there are around 6000 languages grouped under various language families spoken in 200 states (Grimes, 1992). The people across the world speak different languages such as Arabic, Bengali, English, French, Hindi, Malay, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish which act as important link languages to communicate with each other. The existence of all these languages, side by side, resulted in multilingualism because they have been spoken as second, third, fourth or later acquired by their speakers. Knowing two or more than two languages became the need for communication among speech communities as well as individuals. Therefore, “Multilingualism” can be defined as an occurrence regarding an individual speaker

Learning a new language seems to have only positive effects. However, for a Mexican American, accomplishing this goal brought him drawbacks in the interaction with his family. In his essay, ‘’Public and Private language,’’ Richard Rodriguez describes the difficulty in learning a new language and the sacrifice he makes to accomplish his goal. Richard Rodriguez shares the difficulty for older people, as they learn a new language; however, for younger generations is easier to learn a new language. Also, the new language creates a lack of communication for Richard Rodriguez.

Communication is easy and mothers can talk with their children and they can connect with them. Some people who have this benefit are unaware that some families do not have this advantage in their homes. Lee Thomas and Linh Cao understand that some families have language change through each generation. Cao herself lived in house where her relatives used several different languages and learned first hand that there are many losses when a family doesn’t share a common language.

Language is something humans are exposed to as early on as months before birth. It plays a role in influencing a major aspect of identity, the names parents give their children. Names originated from languages and culture, whether or not a parent knew the origin of the name they chose for their child. Language, and languages, is the system of words, symbols, or gestures that humans use to communicate. English is the most spoken language in the United States and the second most spoken language in the world after Mandarin Chinese. Because of this, and the fact that the American culture is widespread across the globe, whether or not it is necessary for American citizens to learn a language other than English to enable them to successfully maneuver through it can be

Language is essential to the expression of culture. Language conveys our thoughts and feelings and connect us to each one's culture. Cultural Identity gives us a sense of who we are and where we belong. As people develop and do not know their mother tongue there is a disconnect between who Latino Individuals are and who they will become. Being Latino and not speaking spanish affects one in one's culture because the loss of language means the loss of culture and identity.

While English is the most spoken language in the United States, it is not the only means of communicating in this country. Spanish is spoken by a large amount of the population; as a result, knowing how to speak both is the key to success in America. For those who came to this country and already knew this language, it is an important part of who they are. As a direct result of learning it, individuals who embrace it as a second (or even third) language grow closer to their roots, or broaden their horizons. Speaking Spanish is more than gaining a new skill; it is a great step in becoming a better person and a citizen of the world.

Language plays an important role in communication by bringing people together and enriching their relationships. Language can also alienate those who do not speak it properly, or at all, from those who do. The essays, Mother Tongue, by Amy Tan, best known for her book, The Joy Luck Club, and Se Habla Espanol, by Tanya Barrientos, delve into the many powers that language holds. These essays reflect how by not speaking a language in proper form and by not speaking a language at all, affects the lives of the subjects of the stories.

Growing up I never understood the value of speaking Spanish until I integrated myself several years ago. It has been a teacher and a home to me. It is the language of the people that I love and it has taught me that without it I would not be who I am. Beautifully, language comes in many forms. It does not have to be foreign. Language can merely be a dialect, an accent, a code or anything else that conveys meaning. It can even be a creation or a mix of two languages specific to the individuals speaking it. Language is an extension of us and it extends into our personality as well as our identity. The language that parents raise their children with is the language that forges the very identity and personality of a person. It is the building blocks of a person, creating a pre-existing foundation for morals, values and central teachings.

Language is the method of human communication used by a particular community or country, either written or spoken. The language a person speaks can be benefit or a hindrance to the way they live their life and the opportunities or lack of shown to them in. Chapter 4, "Speaking in Tongues: Does Language Unify or Divide Us?” provides narratives of families as well as individuals who have struggled with the feeling of isolation due to the language they spoke. Our English language is an amazing tool that allows us to speak effectively, however, for those such as the mothers of Amy Tan and Chang-rae Lee it can become a tool that divides an individual and force one to feel inept in the place they call home.

Human have the capability to utilize complicated language, exceedingly more than any other set on Earth. We collaborate in every distant to use language for cammunication; language is frequently used to communicate about and even invent and preserve our social world. Laguage use and human sociality are special parts of humanity as a consanguineous species.

　　　　Language is an essential part of our daily lives. Language is used to communicate with other people to meet our needs and satisfy our understandings. Everyone uses one language or another. Some have an advantage and are able to use

Latin America is rich in indigenous diversity and cultural traditions. There are hundreds of dialects spoken by indigenous communities in many regions of Latin America. Language is important because it is the way its speaker view the world and the culture that surrounds them. In Latin American indigenous communities language is also very important because it is the way cultures save memories, express emotions, share traditions, and pass on knowledge(Kung, Sherzer). All over the world language, of course, is of great value because this is how values stay intact and history gets passed on to new generations. Even though many indigenous dialects are spoken by many communities in Latin America, globalization has affected indigenous