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    the most spoken language in English so why not make English official language. I get it that America was formed by immigrants who came across the world who did speak English,but they learned to speak it along the way, because the were already english speakers there understand them better they taught them english. Speaking about this America should make English its official, because of a few reasons. It can be a very serious safety hazard if you don't speak the most spoken language. Say that you're

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    I. Introduction: Language is profound for the development of a country, without language there would not be a form of communication between the the citizens. Even as a child, having to learn a particular language helps by being able to express their needs and having the elders understand them. In the case of the United States, this country is known to be the home of diversity. Its diversity has led it to be named “The Melting Pot.” Making English the official language has been difficult to implement

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    first invaded, over 300 languages were already being spoken and taught by over 562 different tribes. All of these languages were extremely complex and distinct, none of these languages being English. After colonization many of these languages became extinct, even today they are becoming less and less used; thus, wiping away what is left of Native American culture and language. Many American citizens argue that as a nation, English should be recognized as the official language. Even though the majority

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    “We do not need French of an Official Language, your pushing it onto us” (Will Ferguson, pg#365) Canada believes that they did not need French has an official language. Then they finally got elected to the Official Languages Act into the election, they got to have the right to use whatever language they wanted and then thought that they were getting the French language pushed onto them. The Official Languages Act finally got elected into the election for the first time ever by the liberal group

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    Carnahan GO 200: Geography May 17, 2016 Introduction After reading “Geography & Public Policy - An Official U.S. Language” found on page 168, chapter six. I well answering these three questions found under “Considering the Issues”. 1. Do you think that the use of multiple languages represents a threat to America’s cultural unity? Or, do you think making English the official language might divide its citizens and damage its legacy of tolerance and diversity? 2. Do you believe that immigrant

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    I agree with senator James M. Inhofe that english should be the official language of the nation.What convinced me that english should be the official language nation is when he said “Speaking English is a guaranteed way for new immigrants to succeed in school, increase their career options. This statement convinced me the most because it can force the immigrants to learn a new language for their own good. For example if a refugee came to america he/she would already know english so they would get

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    Everyone knows English is the hardest language to learn. Then why learn the language? Maybe because they have not really thought of the bonuses to learning English. English should be the official language of the United States because it encourages foreign countries to learn English, the US economy saves money, and the English language will unite all around Americans around a common language. Encourages foreign countries to learn our language. A study is shown in 2014 that bout 3/4s of schools found

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    In the “Don’t Make English Official-Ban It Instead” originally published in the Washington Post, Dennis Baron analyzes the fact that making English the official language of the United States will not stop people from speaking other languages.The author proves his point through the proposal of banding English. In this short review, I will discuss not just what was written, but how the examples, and analysis help make the author’s point. I will conclude by telling what questions I had at the end

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    own unique traditions, customs, and of course languages to this country. America is one of the few countries that has such a culturally diverse population and the U.S is heavily impacted by it. It is this diversity that makes America what it has become and, nevertheless, produces the problems that it faces, as well. English is a global language and is commonly used in America. This is why many would like America to adopt English as the official language. This issue has come up most recently in the

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    Should English be the United States official language? Word count: Task 2 From the time pilgrims landed in this remarkable nation at Plymouth Rock, immigrants have been culturally diverse and have spoken various languages throughout history. When pilgrims arrived in the New World, the people did not know how to communicate with the natives through intense study the natives soon learned the Pilgrim’s language, which was English. Currently the United States is conducted of different

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