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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You do not need to know English to become a citizen[/quote]

Incorrect. You do need to read english to become a citizen.[/quote]

You do, but it is very basic. There is 3 or 4 sentences given and you only need to be able to read one and speak it aloud.

Also, there are the 50/20 and 55/15 exemptions. Age 50+ & been a permanent resident of the US for 20 years, you can get an exemption and take the test in your native language. Age 55+ & been a permanent resident of the US for 15 years, you can get an exemption and take the test in your native language.

But away, NOT learning Spanish is going to hurt all US citizens in the future. Jobs listings already give preference to dual language English/Spanish speakers. Many predict that English will no longer be the dominant spoken language in as few as 25 years.

My kids went to a dual language (English/Spanish) childcare center from ages 6 months to K. They all took Spanish as their chosen language elective in school and have had great volunteer and career success because they are fluent in both English and Spanish.  
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