What's the official language of the USA?
The United States does not have an official language. There have been attempts over the years to make English the official language, but this has never been successful because many people consider it elitist to have an official language. I used to agree that the country should not have an official language, but in the past few years I have changed my mind. In years past, when immigrants came to this country, they were very eager to learn English, so having English as the official language was basically needless. In recent times, because of the great ease of transportation and communication, new immigrants do not seem to have the same desire to learn English. I think this is unfortunate because in the US, knowledge of English is essential to earning a good living...and, after all, don't people come to the US to earn a good living? So at this point, I would support a drive to make English the official language of the US.
Why isn't English the official language of the USA?
There is a simple and quite direct reason. We are all immigrants. Just because the majority of these immigrants happen to speak English does not mean that we should get rid of all other languages. We were designed to be a melting pot, and maintaining our position of having no official language supports that idea. Anyone who tells you otherwise is both ignorant and knows nothing of the history of the US of A. Those of us who find it obnoxious and rude when people speak Spanish in this country, how dare you. You are a bane on our society. You misinterpret our reason for existence as a nation. How many times have you been to another country and learned nothing of their ACTUAL official language? How many times have YOU expected them to cater to you? All languages, all people, and all nationalities are welcome in this great country. The day that we cease to welcome all things foreign to us is the day we cease to be great. you probably think that the constitution is outdated as well. the bumper sticker should read just "WELCOME TO AMERICA." Having said all of this, every US citizen should be able to read, write and speak English at an advanced level if they choose to live hear. that does not mean whatsoever that they should abandon what makes them culturally unique
Why doesn't the USA have an official language?
q: Why doesn't the USA have an official language?People usually have a mistaken idea about what “official language” means. It does not mean that a certain language is the main language of the country. Official language refers to the language used in government. If a language is selected as official, then all government employees and all government offices have to use that language and only that language (unless more than one official language is chosen).If the U.S. made English its official language, than all business carried out in government offices (including the post office, police stations, courts, city offices, federal offices, county offices) would have to be in English and English only. If someone needed a license plate for his car but did not speak good English, he would have to hire an interpreter to go with him to get the license plate. If you call the office on the telephone, there would be no possibility to speak to a Spanish operator, you would have to use English or hire an interpreter to make the call.Places with large Hispanic populations, such as Texas, Florida, Arizona, and California would not be permitted to have Spanish-language announcements in the water bill or gas bill. Only English would be permitted.In areas near Native American reservations, such as the Navajo Nation in Arizona, the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) and the Navajo court system would have to use English only, and the Navajo language would not be allowed. All Navajo litigants would have to bring interpreters.But since the U.S. has no official language, neighborhoods and areas where other languages are largely spoken, such as Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese, can receive government materials, announcements, etc., in their language (which is how it’s done today). Having no official language is convenient and liberating. It makes the country work better for everyone.
How did English become the official language of the US?
English is not the official language of the US. It’s the de facto language. It’s the same in the UK, which also has no “official language”.If you meant to ask: Why do modern day Americans mostly speak English? It’s because North America was colonised by the British (and others). The British colonists spoke English, and in time the British basically took over any other remaining European colonies in North America.Read some history: Thirteen Colonies - WikipediaIt’s also the same reason the British speak English today. They didn’t always speak it. In the 5th century CE, Britain was invaded by the Ango-Saxons who brought their language (Old English) from north western continental Europe to the British Isles. In time, even the British settled Anglo-Saxons suffered invasions from the Vikings, and later the Normans (who spoke French). It’s also one of the reasons why English has many words of Old Norse and French origin.English is essentially a language of colonisation/invasion, and was itself created by colonisation and invasion.
Which language would be a better official language for the United States of America? Spanish? Or Arabic??
Well actually this won't work in my state since we already made English our official languag. A little over half the states have made English their official language. Your question can only apply to those states which have not voted on this yet. Not everything in the US is done at the federal level. Like speed limits are decided state by state, not nationally.
What is the official language of the United States?
“The United States has never had an official language at the federal level.However, 32 states of the United States have adopted legislation granting official status to English. Out of 50 states, 30 have established English as the only official language, while Hawaii recognizes both English and Hawaiian as official, and Alaska has made some 20 native languages official, along with English. On July 1, 2019, a law will go into effect making Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota the official indigenous languages of South Dakota.”Source:Languages of the United States - WikipediaOfficial State Languages
Should English be the official language of the USA? Why?
Well, it wouldn't really make a difference. All government transaction is automatically in English. If English becomes official, nothing would change except on a piece of paper saying English is official. If English became official that doesn't mean road signs, and all that wouldn't be posted in other languages it would just mean that it legally has to be printed in English. Which all signs and documents are already in English, it wouldn't make a difference, except on paper. A lot of countries do not have an official language, Japan and the UK for example. Also, in order to become a citizen of the United States you must be able to read and write in English ( a working knowledge of the language, exceptions only if you are a senior citizen or if you are mentally handicap). so if they cannot speak English then: 1. They are not a legal citizen. 2. They are lying to you. 3. They are not 100% competent in English yet, but they had enough of a working knowledge to get citizenship. So they should be conversational in English.