My parents migrated legally from Spain and became citizens eventually. I was taught Spaniah first because that's what they spoke at home.
I'm eternally grateful to be able to speak Spanish so fluently and it has helped me in my career immensely.
Every language also shapes the way you view the world since words have connotatiins and meaning as well as the figurative language you use.
Having access to more perspectives is huge. Also opens up opportunities for if you travel to be able to ger around more easily and make more interpersinal relationships.
That being said, English should damn well be the public language of the USA.
My parents migrated legally from Spain and became citizens eventually. I was taught Spaniah first because that's what they spoke at home.
I'm eternally grateful to be able to speak Spanish so fluently and it has helped me in my career immensely.
Every language also shapes the way you view the world since words have connotatiins and meaning as well as the figurative language you use.
Having access to more perspectives is huge. Also opens up opportunities for if you travel to be able to ger around more easily and make more interpersinal relationships.
That being said, English should damn well be the public language of the USA.