Spanish, like many other languages, is a romance language that evolved from common Latin. It is the most widely spoken romance language, both in the number of speakers and the number of countries. Spanish is the official language for twenty one countries. Around five hundred million people speak Spanish, making it second only to Chinese in terms of most spoken languages. In the United States, more than forty one million people speak Spanish as their first language. Spanish is one of the easiest
without an official language is astronomical. The latest research shows, “English and Spanish are just two of nearly 400 languages spoken here” (Ross 1). For many years now the United States has been one of the most diverse places in the world. With so many languages spoken here, businesses have to use translators to negotiate with one another. This is why many people agree that “The U.S. Congress and individual states should adopt legislation making English the official language of government, so
wondered where the language, Spanish, originated from? Spain or España, of course! España is home to many beautiful sceneries, and a variety of historical heritages. To have the fullest experience of its vibrant culture, nestled in Europe between Portugal and the Mediterranean Sea, it is even recommended to have an extended stay. The unique way of life, makes España’s distinctive qualities such as its siestas, celebratory food, and artistry engaging and colorful. Uniquely, the Spanish way of life is
Spanish is the most common foreign language class offered and taken in American high schools. Spanish is a class that many students dislike. It is one of the more common languages in the United States, however it is not the primary language. People who take Spanish class almost never use anything that they learned in any aspect of their daily lives. Spanish should not be a required class. Spanish is one of the most common languages in the United States and is spoken primarily by immigrants, many
and differences between Spanish and English Language. There are many similarities between English and Spanish. Both languages use the Roman alphabet. This helps ELL’s build a phonemic and phonological foundation. Plus, 30% to 40% of all words in English have a related word in Spanish; with similar sound, appearance, and meaning, these cognates help students transfer that word knowledge into their second language. Additionally, when learning to read and write, both languages uses the same basic processes
Growing up, Spanish and English were spoken at home. My mom never pushed a language on me; she more often than not just reflected what language I was speaking. From a young age, I developed an affinity for speaking English. I was hearing it in the classroom and around my neighborhood and I began to associate Spanish with shame and otherness. I strove to speak more and more English at home. My mother would speak to me in Spanish and I would solely respond in English. Uprooted from my predominately
knew how to speak Spanish. I was surrounded by only Spanish speakers, when I attended kindergarten is when I was introduce to the English language. It was difficult for me to connect with other classmates because they didn’t speak my language, not even the basic words. I believe it’s important for children to learn different languages from young. It will help the students from other countries to have a sense of comfort. I believe schools should in force learning the basics Spanish words, so has the
minutes until I was finally released of my duty, at least for the night, to absorb every ounce of knowledge that had been presented to me. The room echoed with “Hola!” and “Buenos dias!” reminding me that I had entered my Introduction to Spanish Culture and Language class. We took our assigned seats as the bell rang. As I was locating my pencil from my overfilled backpack, the door opened revealing a disoriented and slightly sweaty junior boy. Seeing the tardiness of the student our teacher remarked
Essay 1 Does the language you speak reflect your personal and cultural Identity? The United States of America is one of the most diverse countries in the world and for that reason there are many different languages spoken. Most people who move to this land of opportunities are required to learn the primary language, English. By learning the language of the new world they have entered, they are slowly giving up the culture and language from which they came from. People who have trouble learning English
Area of Focus The area of focus for the Action Research Project at Nieman Elementary will be to improve students’ reading comprehension for Spanish-speaking English Language Learners through the use of advance organizers through reading instruction in English and Spanish. I would implement expository advance organizers, narrative advance organizers, skimming as a form of advance organizer, and graphic advance organizers as explicit comprehension instruction to help further student understanding