Language is an essential an integral part of any culture. The way we speak influences and is influenced by the way we live. When people enter into a new culture, language is an important bridge to their new experience.
Many recent immigrants from Spanish speaking cultures find neighborhoods where Spanish is already spoken, because it makes for a smoother transition to the United States. Learning a new language is difficult.
Should immigrants learn English as soon as they move to the United States? Should English be the official language of this country?
Here is something to consider when thinking about these questions. This article examines the history of a town in Wisconsin which continues to honor its heritage.
When people move to another country, do they stop being who they are? Do they want to get rid of all that they once knew and adopt a completely new way of thinking, speaking, and eating? Think about if you were to move to Peru. Would you like to try eating guinea pig? This is a delicacy in some areas of Peru.
What parts of your heritage are important to you? In what ways do your family's traditions and ancestors influence who you are today?
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