Native Language in America

America is well known for having a culture unlike like any other: a melting pot culture. America is one of the few countries in the world that has a plethora of cultures, races, and ethnicities from all walks of life. With that being said, one would think that it would be quite simple to protect and ensure one’s roots. However, it is the complete opposite. Although this country is filled with so many different groups of people, there is still a vast majority who seek to destroy this special connection that some may have with their native lands. For example, some educators frown upon students who do not speak English. In my opinion, I believe that a student from another country should learn English, as well. But, they should still feel comfortable enough to speak their native language in school and should not feel great amount of pressure from educators to learn English.

Because American society is so diverse, I believe that everyone should be more understanding towards someone who speaks another language. In fact, I think we should make a greater effort to understand them, as well. It is ignorant of us to have such a one-sided view on this matter. In our education system, we have courses that are designed to teach us other languages. With that being said, we should try to help someone from a foreign country understand us, and we should also try to understand him or her. By instilling this idea in our students and teachers, everyone will be able to learn another language much faster.

No matter where you are, you should never feel ashamed or embarrassed of your culture. Schools need to be more understanding of others from different countries because the transition is not simple and everyone can get a positive learning experience from helping one another.