Bilingualism: A Key to Success in the U.S.A
As I’m writing this article I’m slowly typing my thoughts and translating the words in my head from my native dialect of Waray to my National language Tagalog and into English. As a Filipino immigrant I have a unique perspective on why it is important for immigrants to learn to read and speak English. It is significant for us immigrants to learn English when we move to America. Learning English is very important because it improves one’s opportunity of getting a good job. Learning English helps communicate with Americans and other non-English speakers. Finally, it also enriches and broadens one’s social life. For these reasons, I believe it is important to learn and clearly speak English in this country in order to make a living, for better communications with others, and to have a more meaningful social life, but that it is also important for native English speakers to learn another language fluently.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Bilingualism: A Key to Success in the U.S.A
- Learning English is Very Important Because it Improves One's Opportunities for Getting a Good Job
- Learning English is Essential in Helping to Communicate with Americans and Other Non-English Speakers
- It Also Enriches and Broadens One's Social Life
- The Argument Doesn't End with Immigrants Who Come to the United States
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This article argues for the importance of bilingualism, focusing specifically on the need for immigrants to learn English while simultaneously encouraging native English speakers to learn a second language. The author emphasizes that learning English can benefit immigrants by enhancing their job prospects, improving communication, and enriching their social lives.
- The benefits of learning English for immigrants
- The importance of communication and integration
- The need for mutual understanding and cultural exchange
- The role of language in shaping social experiences
- The argument for native English speakers to learn a second language
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The article begins by outlining the personal experiences of the author as a Filipino immigrant in the United States, highlighting the challenges and benefits of learning English. The author argues that learning English is crucial for immigrants seeking better job opportunities and improved communication with both Americans and other non-English speakers. They emphasize the social benefits of fluency, enabling immigrants to better integrate into American society and build meaningful relationships. The article further emphasizes the importance of mutual understanding and encourages native English speakers to embrace bilingualism, arguing that it can enrich their cultural lives, broaden their career opportunities, and foster empathy for those who have experienced the challenges of learning English as a second language.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes and concepts explored in this article revolve around bilingualism, immigration, cultural integration, communication, social life, and the importance of mutual understanding between native English speakers and immigrants.
- Quote paper
- Beth McKnight (Author), 2010, Bilingualism: A Key to Success in the U.S.A, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/167879
