I know that American English, spelling, math and reading is taught in American schools. I also know that most colleges require a foreign language study of 2 to 4 years. But what is still lacking is just plain old basic every day living knowledge, maintenance and know-how. Plus what is also still lacking is the mandatory foreign language study beginning in public elem school. At least 9 weeks worth every year. At age 10, most children are eager to learn new things----by high school, most American kids are into the sports, dating, and music scene and not much else. And yes, if you want to live in America, English is the master language and for all immigrants, it should be required. Just as if I moved to Germany, I would learn German, and use it every day. I would not request that the German people speak English to me and if the newspapers were only in German, well then, order a subscription from your native land. We all live in this world together----but as they say "When in Rome-----"
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