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Mr The Language of the Land: Learn it or Leave by EN 102 ? 058 Professor Carter 28 April 2006 Brackman 1 Claim: Because it indicates seriousness about becoming a
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The Language of the Land: Learn it or Leave
by
EN 102 058
Professor Carter
28 April 2006
Brackman 1
Claim: Because it indicates seriousness about becoming a United States citizen, immigrants should learn to speak English.
The Language of the Land: Learn it or Leave
Waking up early on a Monday morning is not easy for me -- another long week ahead. As I slowly roll out of bed, hop in the shower, brush my teeth and put on my clothes I have one thing in mind: my McDonald's breakfast. Although McDonald's is a bit out of the way and the traffic is always horrible, I simply have to have my sausage, egg and cheese value meal. As I finally pull up to the drive-thru speaker, I look down at my watch and realize that I am running late. Opening my window I place my order: "I'll have a number four with an orange juice." I pull up to the window -- aware of my limited time and hoping to get my breakfast quickly. I then take out my cash, pay the attendant, and take the bag with great anticipation of the hot breakfast sandwich that lies ahead. Pulling away from the window, I take a huge bite of my sandwich only to discover a familiar but awful taste bacon!
Like so many times before the young woman who took my order got it wrong. Because she struggles with the English language, she is unable to understand what I ordered. Many Americans face this dilemma every day; however, there is a more important underlying issue at the bottom of a messed up food order. Because immigrants lack the necessary English skills for effective communication, it affects English speaking Americans in many ways. In small, individual circumstances, it ultimately affects the
citizens of our country as a whole. The inability to communicate in English indicates a serious problem when an immigrant is considering eligibility for citizenship. In order to
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