Dosen't American need speack english?
438460
Thank you once again for making Americans look like stupid racist morons... Only an American can go to "French." Its FRANCE dumbass! \n\nHowever, I know what you mean, youre just not doing a good job of conveying your message. Youre not eloquent... I was raised all over SE Asia. One of the things that does bother me about living here is that it seems like America DOES pander to immigrants more so than any other country. I live in the SF BAy Area. It bothers me that when I go to an ATM, it is in Chinese, Spanish, and THEN english. When I went to Mexico, I could not use an ATM - they were all in Spanish, and I was screwed. When I lived in Asia, they didnt administer driving tests in English - it was "know the language or youre screwed." Why we pander to foreigners, Ill never understand. But maybe thats why they love coming to America.
357105
It was not our choice for them to come here, so why should it be our responsibility to accomodate them because they do not speak english. If you come to the US knowing that English is the primary language you should be prepared to learn it.
508276
sorry i no speak american!!!! im english
755076
You shouldn't be forced to. After all, your native language is apparently American English. \n\nBut keep in mind that in most foreign countries, children are taught English or other foreign langues from early childhood so that they will be able to travel and understand other cultures besides their own. Why do so many Americans insist on NOT learning foreign languages? Is it any wonder that we are despised and mistrusted?
406767
I think people miss the point of that.  Why do people hold the U.S. to a different standard than other countries.  EVERY country has an official language, and they all have people from other nationalities living to them.  If EVERY country tried to cater to EVERY language spoken in it, no one would get anything done ever.  Just because English is the national language of the U.S. does not mean that the U.S. is somehow slapping other languages in the face.  If you want to live here, work here, and thrive here...learn the language.  That does not mean that there is anything wrong with other languages or that we as U.S. citizens should not learn other languages, we should.  However, just like any other country we do have a national language and people should learn it to function here.  That is no different than if I went to Germany, Russia, Cuba, Japan...those countries businesses and schools will not cater to me...its in my best interest if I want to succeed in their country, to learn their language.  That is true of the U.S. also.  So, yes,it bothers me to with the press one or two thing....learn the language...but don't come here to BE an American and then DEMAND that everyone else here conform to your language so that you can function.  If you choose to operate here, then learn how we operate and do it.  I would have to do it in another country, so anyone who comes here should have to do it here.
619647
Most definately,\ninstead of using "english" spellings, people are becoming more familiar with the "american" spellings, nothing wrong with that but it will not do you wonders if you are sitting in the UK\n\nthe use of contractions means that people are using shorter words therefore not expanding their vocabulary
949497
Hey, Americans know how to speak English too.  (Well, some of us.)\n\nIt is correct to pronounce the word "the" as "thee" before a vowel.  "Thee" apple sounds better and is easier to say than "thə" apple.\n-MM
940918
We dont have an accent....we all sound the same. It's Americans (who all sound different) who have the accent.
815789
I think you only need english...
1120219
Spanish shouldn't be America's national language but neither should English. The US has survived for over 200 years with a national language. We don't need one now.
920601
Hate to say this, but Americans suck at English and won't even know what a verb, participle, or preposition are!!!\n\nGive an example of what you are talking about - then maybe someone will know.
163083
If it isn't in your country then it isn't important.\nBut I hear that most business is done in english.\nAlso if you are in America and you can't speak proper english ppl will assume that you are less inteligent than most and take advantage of you or not give you the recognition you deserve for your hard work. Also, when you don't speak it correctly you can sound rude, or accidently offend someone. \nBy the way the proper way to say that sentence is: Can you please answer a question for me about speaking english?
245806
As Americans, we are supposed to be able to speak and write proper English.  Knowing how to use the language properly is a sign of intelligence, not arrogance.  The occasional typo is totally forgivable because you're right.  We all do make mistakes occasionally.  However, when we have such wonderful inventions as spell check, there is not excuse for blatant misspellings.
56763
If English is not your first language you need to learn how to make the American sounds that do not exist in your native language.  This requires instruction.  Just listening to Americans is not enough.\n\nThere are many products and classes for this.  The best is AccentMaster.com.
881713
What...speak english, man!  This question makes no sense!
880501
I think if you live in the US you should know how to speak English.  And when you are out of your home in front of others - like at work, etc, it is rude to speak a different language.
1080320
No, its proper english