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Many of the first colonials to settle in America in the 1600's were from what is now known as the United Kingdom, and thus they spoke English, from which "American English" stems from.
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Learn how to speak english?
hear americans talk mess
What language of schooling do kids go through in Paris?
they take french classes to learn to comunicate with their community better. and they take classes to learn how to communicate with Americans. they know Americans to be, English or americain.
How did the Massasoit and the pilgrims learn English?
The Pilgrims all ready knew English since they were English. The Native Americans learned from them and most likely taught them a few of their words.
Did the Hawaiians ever learn English?
"Some present Hawaiians know English. Some know the Hawaiian language." I would be willing to bet that most Hawaiians know English and some know both English and Hawaiian. They've been Americans since 1959, geez, and most of them probably knew English way before you did. Why would you even ask that? At least they are American citizens. Maybe you should ask "how many Hispanic Americans ever learn English?"
Do US children learn English?
Well Americans do speak English. Some are taught the US version of it. Though basically the same as British English some spelling and rules of grammar differ slightly.
What were the names of the two English speaking native Americans who helped the pilgrims learn how to survive?
Two English speaking native Americans helped the pilgrims learn how to survive during the early days. Their names were Squanto and Samoset.
You like to learn good American English?
Read Mark Twain and other American authors. Associate with cultured Americans. Do not try to learn it from people on television or the radio - they generally do not speak well.
How did Squanto and the pilgrims learn English?
Squanto learned English from English fishermen and traders who had visited his tribe before. The pilgrims learned English from their interactions with Squanto and other Native Americans who acted as interpreters and helped them communicate with the local tribes. Over time, they were able to teach and learn from each other, leading to improved communication and cooperation.
Do Chinese Americans speak Chinese much?
Some Chinese Americans speak and learn a little of the Chinese language, but others just speak English as their first language. As being Chinese American myself, I say that I had to learn Chinese from my parents and Chinese school, while balancing those skills learning at normal schools (like talking English, instead of Chinese).
How many languages can Americans speak?
Usually the US people speak only English. However, some learn Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian.
What effect did the marriage of Pochontas John Ralfe have on the relationship between Americans and English settlers?
Americans and English? You mean English settlers and Native Americans?
What is the percent of Americans who speak English?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 96% of Americans speak English.
