Reply #20: I agree. but i know as a language major i may be biased....

[LizMoonstar]

I think it's important for us to make information available to people in whatever language they need, but i also think that it's an important cultural move to learn to speak the language of the country you're living in. i wouldn't tell people to leave because that's just reprehensible, and i understand it's a hard thing to do, but i have a lot more respect for those who come here (or go anywhere) and at least try to learn than those who refuse (and yes i know it's not always refusal, but there is a distinct difference between lack of opportunity and lack of caring.)

if i spoke a language that would do any good in volunteering to teach ESL classes, I'd be there like a shot, but I don't think there's much demand for french speakers.