(May 13, 2014 at 4:42 pm)BlackSwordsman Wrote: Working in america is hard for me because where I live Spanish is a REQUIREMENT. I learned Englisch, isn't that enough? Why do I need to learn Spanish, I don't even live in Mexico or another spanish speaking country.
I speak more languages than most Americans.
You might want to consult a map. You're a long way from China and Turkey; whereas, a majority of people due south speak Spanish.
I do empathize with you though. Despite high school and collegiate foreign language requirements, Americans have largely been insulated from actually using the language and therefore rarely develop any proficiency. Immigration from the south is changing this as far as Spanish is concerned. I have no problem with immigration and embrace the cultural exchange, including the language. I maintain that English be considered the official language, but only where the government is concerned at the level of legal proceedings and the like. Mundane government documents like DMV tests should be in whatever languages the local authorities thinks is prudent.
I speak enough Spanish to be comfortable travelling to any Spanish speaking country. I can engage in simple conversation, but lack the fluency to conduct business in Spanish. This is something I wish to remedy.
