The language most immigrants speak can vary depending on their country of origin. Commonly spoken languages among immigrants include Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, and Hindi. Additionally, many immigrants may also speak English as a second language.
English is the main language but many immigrants speak the language of their home country.
Immigrants who did not speak English often used gestures, drawings, or translators to communicate. They may have also relied on family members or community members who spoke both languages to help them navigate their new environment. Over time, many immigrants learned English through interactions with others and by taking language classes.
No, when the Chinese came to British Columbia they had to learn English after getting there, like many immigrants to North America.
Most people speak english. However you will find some immigrants who tend to speak their own language. Not many people speak the Irish language but you will see it on signs and in pubs
Only one main language is spoken: English. Tourists and immigrants may speak their native languages as well.
The main language spoken in Illinois is English. Additionally, Spanish is also widely spoken due to the presence of a significant Hispanic population. Other languages spoken in Illinois include Polish, Chinese, and Tagalog.
If you are referring to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, these six states (collectively known as New England) are all part of the US and people speak English. But in several of these states, there are many immigrants: for example, in Massachusetts, there are a number of Haitian immigrants (who speak Kreyol and French); and there are also some immigrants from Puerto Rico or El Salvador or Guatemala who speak Spanish. Additionally, in parts of northern Maine, near the Canadian border, there are some people who speak French. But over all, American English is what most of us New Englanders speak.
Many immigrants had come to America to escape oppressive rulers and did'nt understand American democracy. They didn't realize that in United States, the government is supposed to be the people. Since many immigrants didn't speak English, it was difficult for them to know they were being controlled.
Yes. Most jobs require that you speak English. Almost anywhere you go, the de facto language is English. Also, 83% percent of Americans speak English as their primary language (they speak it at home and outside of the home). Many people speak another language at home, but speak English at work/school/etc...Next time your out walking around, read everything you see (signs, posters, etc)... almost all of it will be in English.
The official languages are English and French. Of course ther are millions of recent immigrants who speak other languages. Many that I know personally speak languages such as Hindi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog, Spanish, Russian and Croatian.
Yes. Many of them are bilingual, adept in both German and English. they speak it freely at home and, if they have access, within German communities such as those found in the Barossa Valley, SA.