english is the most commonly used language
most immigrants just needed to speak English and be able to work
No, when the Chinese came to British Columbia they had to learn English after getting there, like many immigrants to North America.
Italians learned English by having English speaking friends and family members. They learned it by hearing it spoken by tourists. They learned it by listening to the radio and by watching films and television programs. They learned it in school. They learned it in the course of travel and vacations. They learned it on the job. They learned it through emigration from Italy and immigration into English speaking countries. In all cases, they learned English, because they were motivated to learn and speak it.
English Immigrants traveled to America by sailing ships.
It is not accurate to say the immigrants did not have to learn English. In fact, most newcomers realized they would need to speak at least some English if they wanted to be successful in America; this was especially true for those who wanted to become citizens, which required passing a test that was given entirely in English. But the reality was that many immigrants, especially those from impoverished backgrounds, had little time to study; they immediately went to work in factories or in other menial jobs where English skills were not essential, and they worked hard to support their family. There were some who went to night school and tried their best to master their new language; and a small number came from upper-class backgrounds and already knew some English. For the most part, however, the majority of the immigrants were focused on having their children study hard and learn English well.
Around 10% of immigrants come to the US primarily to learn English. Many immigrants come for reasons such as employment, education, or to join family members. Learning English may be a secondary or additional goal for them.
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My cousins are new immigrants and don't have much money. Where can they learn English for free?
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No. United States does not have an official legal language.But there is a basic spoken English and literacy test for people becoming citizens though.If immigrants come to the United States with the intent of doing business and/or becoming citizens, they usually do take the time and make the effort to learn the English language. However, immigrants who enter and/or stay in the United States illegally and take advantage of our lack of law enforcement usually do not bother to learn the language.
English as a Secondary Language is a course for learning English for people who do not speak it as their primary language. It is a course for learning to speak the English language, given in a location where most people speak English, but some (mostly immigrants) have a need to learn it the way others in the US, for example, learn Spanish, Russian or Chinese.
An esl test is mainly about how much you learned by taking esl. Esl is for immigrants or foreigners to learn english. Living in the US, you pretty much need to know english no matter where you are.
While it can be beneficial for immigrants to learn English in order to better integrate into society and access opportunities, it should not be mandatory. Many immigrants face barriers such as limited resources or time constraints that make learning a new language challenging. Providing support and resources for language learning can help facilitate the process for immigrants.
Assimilation
to my knowledge it is the United States of America. To this I answer. This country is composed of immigrants and their native language is other than English. That being the case, by and large, this is an English speaking country, however, if English is to prevail, then i simply state: English speaking people and officials, learn the correct English as spoken in England. after all, our founders spoke such language. so let us be fair about it.
It was no ones job. Going to school helps because they learn history, English, and make friends, but there are people who never learn about life in the US. They live in their own communities, speak their own languages, and practice traditions that is part of their culture.
most immigrants just needed to speak English and be able to work