Why Is Official English Necessary?

Declaring English the official language is essential and beneficial for the U.S. government and its citizens. Official English unites Americans, who speak more than 322 languages (2000, U.S. Census), by providing a common means of communication; it encourages immigrants to learn English in order to use government services and participate in the democratic process; and it defines a much-needed common sense language policy. Official English promotes unity. Our national motto is Epluribus unum-out of many, one. Immigrants of many nationalities built our nation, but the "melting pot" melded us into one people. This long tradition of assimilation has always included the adoption of English as the common means of communication. Unfortunately, the proliferation of multilingual government sends the opposite message to non-English speakers: it is not necessary to learn English because the government will accommodate them in other languages. A study published by the U.S. Department of Labor found that immigrants are slower to learn English when they receive a lot of native language support. (Monthly Labor Review, December 1992.) Thus, multilingual government services actually encourage the growth of linguistic enclaves. This division of the United States into separate language groups contributes to racial and ethnic conflicts. Designating English as the official language will help reverse this harmful process. Official English empowers immigrants. Immigrants will benefit from the elevation of English to official status. Instead of the mixed message government sends by making it possible to file tax returns, vote, become U.S. citizens and receive a host of other services in a variety of languages, immigrants will understand that they must know English to fully participate in the process of government. Providing multi-lingual services creates dependence on "linguistic welfare." Life without English proficiency in the United States is a life of low-skilled, low-paying jobs. Studies of Census data show that an immigrant's income rises about 30% as a result of learning English. Knowledge of English leads to the realization of the American dream of increased economic opportunity and the ability to become a more productive member of society, which benefits everyone. Official English is common sense government. The designation of official English will eliminate the needless duplication of government services in multiple languages. It is not the responsibility of the government to provide services in the 322 different languages spoken in the United States. It is the responsibility of each individual to either learn English or to find a friend or family member to translate. The money formerly spent on multi-lingual services can instead provide immigrants with the assistance they really need-classes to teach them English. Official English legislation recognizes the need for common sense exceptions permitting the use of other languages for emergency, safety and health services; judicial proceedings; foreign language instruction and tourism promotion. Of course, because official English is only a limitation on government, it does not affect the languages spoken in private businesses, religious services or private conversations

Communication
You may have amazing ideas, but if you have little to no knowledge of English grammar, how are you going to communicate them? The simple answer is that you arent going to. You will be able to fully appreciate how to get a message across if you can understand English grammar. From reading complex writings to childrens books, grammar will enable you to fully understand what you are reading or writing. Some people who are learning English as a second language make one simple, but massive mistake; they forget to learn English grammar. Even basic grammar is better than none, and the advance learning can always come later. Dont limit the way in which you can communicate with others by not learning all about English grammar. Once you have mastered English grammar, you will be able to communicate with everyone and anyone. You will be able to understand the complex and the simple. So, yes, grammar is vitally important and that is definitely an understatement.

Job requirement
All airline pilots and air traffic controllers have to speak English. They have to learn a precise and specific vocabulary. If pilots and controllers would speak different languages, international air travel would be very dangerous, if not impossible. In many countries, the citizens have different tribal languages. Even though English is not a native language, the governments select Engilsh as an adopted national language. There are several reasons for this. 1) no one tribe will have a political advantage over the others; 2) a common language will enable people of different tribes to communicate with each other without them having to learn all the other tribal languages; 3) the government documents and laws written in English will be less subject to interpretation than if they had to be written separately in every tribal language; 4) an English-speaking population will attract International trade and foreign tourists; 5) the young people who speak English will be able to travel, study and work abroad more easily and 6) it will be easier for them to adopt new technologies, as well as to get the technologies that they develop exported around the world. Many groups of people want to influence world politics. They want to ask for help, explain their situation, or argue their position. If they use a language that is not understood by people around the world, they will not have a possibility of getting what they want.

Reasons to Learn English

Many books, newspapers, airports and air-traffic control, technology, sports, pop music and advertising have the English as the dominant language. In general, the universal language on the Internet is the English. The majority of the electronically stored information around the world is in English. English is one of the easiest languages to learn and to use for its simple alphabet, easy words, short words and easy plurals. You can travel to any English speaking country without the need of have a translator. Usually, if you don't know the language your trip would be hard and maybe you wouldn't enjoy it. Nowadays in the competitive job market it is necessary to speak English. So if you learn English you will have a better chance of getting a job that pays more. Learn English will help you to communicate with relatives, in-laws or friends who speak a different language. English is also helpful if you are going to move to a different country because it is a global language. A lot of educational information is in English; therefore to have access to this material or maybe communicate with other students it is necessary to have knowledge of English. It is necessary to learn English if you are planning to study at a foreign university or school. Usually many educational institutions will provide you preparatory courses to improve your English language skills but you have to have at least a medium level of knowledge. Many students from over 70 different countries, from Brazil to Japan, Morocco to Uzbekistan and all points in between, prefer to study English in UK members.