Only About 20% of Americans Consider Themselves Bilingual or Able

question 49

Essay

Only about 20% of Americans consider themselves bilingual or able to hold a conversation in more than one language.Discuss the cultural reasons for why it may be difficult for a native English speaker to become fluent in another language in the United States.Discuss the cultural challenges in learning English as a second language for an immigrant to the United States.

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Definitions:

Religious Activity

Practices or rituals carried out in adherence to or in honor of a specific faith or belief system.

Weekly Prayer Meetings

Regularly scheduled gatherings, typically organized by religious groups, aimed at communal prayer and worship.

Require Employees

The necessity for businesses to hire workers in order to operate effectively, perform tasks, and achieve organizational goals.

Reasonably Accommodate

An obligation under certain laws for employers to make adjustments or modifications to the work environment that enable an employee with disabilities to perform their job duties.