Comments on: Culture — The Truth about Latinos Learning English http://www.spanishprograms.com/blog/2010/03/culture-the-truth-about-latinos-learning-english/ Spanish Learning Updates, Tips, and Tricks Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:09:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Learning Spanish Quickly http://www.spanishprograms.com/blog/2010/03/culture-the-truth-about-latinos-learning-english/#comment-8698 Learning Spanish Quickly Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:08:10 +0000 http://www.spanishprograms.com/blog/?p=346#comment-8698 Whether Latinos in the United States are learning English quickly or not seems to be somewhat in the eye of the beholder. Nearly all Hispanic adults born in the United States of immigrant parents report they are fluent in English. Educators often say, too, that how fast someone learns English varies greatly from person to person. The Pew study notes that research shows that the age of arrival and education level of immigrants are some of the predictors of how quickly they acquire good English skills. With Spanish and the Latino people and culture given equality here, we'll be one step closer to creating a harmonious society in California, Arizona, Florida and other states still riven by historical bitterness and debate among different peoples. Whether Latinos in the United States are learning English quickly or not seems to be somewhat in the eye of the beholder. Nearly all Hispanic adults born in the United States of immigrant parents report they are fluent in English. Educators often say, too, that how fast someone learns English varies greatly from person to person. The Pew study notes that research shows that the age of arrival and education level of immigrants are some of the predictors of how quickly they acquire good English skills. With Spanish and the Latino people and culture given equality here, we’ll be one step closer to creating a harmonious society in California, Arizona, Florida and other states still riven by historical bitterness and debate among different peoples.

]]> By: Sleep Better http://www.spanishprograms.com/blog/2010/03/culture-the-truth-about-latinos-learning-english/#comment-8481 Sleep Better Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:42:37 +0000 http://www.spanishprograms.com/blog/?p=346#comment-8481 learning english is quite easy, there arem any tutorials on the internet and some audiobooks too .;' learning english is quite easy, there arem any tutorials on the internet and some audiobooks too .;’

]]> By: Andrew Playford http://www.spanishprograms.com/blog/2010/03/culture-the-truth-about-latinos-learning-english/#comment-4443 Andrew Playford Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:16:26 +0000 http://www.spanishprograms.com/blog/?p=346#comment-4443 When I came back from Spain and Mexico after having studied Spanish, I wanted to practice it as much as I could. The strange thing was when I spoke Spanish to a Latino who could speak English. I did not like it. It was as if I they were offended that I might be talking Spanish because I thought they could not speak English. I guess you can't win 'em all! :) When I came back from Spain and Mexico after having studied Spanish, I wanted to practice it as much as I could. The strange thing was when I spoke Spanish to a Latino who could speak English. I did not like it. It was as if I they were offended that I might be talking Spanish because I thought they could not speak English. I guess you can’t win ‘em all! :)

]]> By: jakethesnake http://www.spanishprograms.com/blog/2010/03/culture-the-truth-about-latinos-learning-english/#comment-4046 jakethesnake Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:51:14 +0000 http://www.spanishprograms.com/blog/?p=346#comment-4046 Thanks for your comment Ken. I agree that learning a foreign language is the best way to learn of other cultures. There is definitely much improvement to be made in the USA as well as many other countries. Thanks for your comment Ken. I agree that learning a foreign language is the best way to learn of other cultures. There is definitely much improvement to be made in the USA as well as many other countries.

]]> By: Ken Kreis http://www.spanishprograms.com/blog/2010/03/culture-the-truth-about-latinos-learning-english/#comment-4015 Ken Kreis Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:07:49 +0000 http://www.spanishprograms.com/blog/?p=346#comment-4015 In the article you wrote: "I believe the fact that someone knows two languages should inspire respect for their achievement instead of thinking of them as “not as smart” because they have a foreign accent." Yes, I agree. I have also seen the “stereotyped stigma” of knowing Spanish. It appears in the local newspaper editorials and comes from uneducated and racist individuals. All people need to be required to take a foreign language in school, and certainly in college. Learning a foreign language is the best way to learn of other cultures. The education system in the USA is lacking in the foreign language department. Excellent article, thank you! Ken Kreis Mason City, IA In the article you wrote:

“I believe the fact that someone knows two languages should inspire respect for their achievement instead of thinking of them as “not as smart” because they have a foreign accent.”

Yes, I agree. I have also seen the “stereotyped stigma” of knowing Spanish. It appears in the local newspaper editorials and comes from uneducated and racist individuals.

All people need to be required to take a foreign language in school, and certainly in college. Learning a foreign language is the best way to learn of other cultures. The education system in the USA is lacking in the foreign language department.

Excellent article, thank you!

Ken Kreis
Mason City, IA

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