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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
They will learn english as according to their need to succeed and their ability to learn it. No big deal.
I am sure many of my ancestors spoke german only when they arrived.
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I think it's a very big deal. Assimilation is largely defined by adopting, learning and speaking the offical language of the country. English IS the official language of the United States. The Germans I know here in the States speak English, just as myself.