[Vision2020] In English Only?

[Donatelo Juan]

Hi Visionaries,

I will take plunge into the pool of debate.  In the country where I live, 
English is a required subject.  I am not saying that these kids speak well, 
but they can speak it a little.  In fact they must pass national exams in 
two languages, primary language of Spanish, and a secondary language of 
French or English, if they want their high school diploma.  Those student, 
who are on the ball, study English intensively because many of the best jobs 
require this language.  English, not USA English, is the language of 
business, science and diplomacy.  These students are preparing to do 
business in a global market.

In the USA there is a strange debate, English only?  Ladies and Gentlemen 
you need to demand that a minimum level of English, written and spoken, is 
exacted from the public institutions.  In addition you should be demanding 
proficiency in a second or third language.  Hey here is an idea, find 
qualified LEGAL immigrants to be educators of their native language, and 
allow them to enter the USA legally for this purpose.  Latin and Greek are 
fine, but they are not going to help with Slavic, Arabic, Farsi, Mandarin, 
or Japanese.

Mat

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