The Pros And Cons Of Bilingualism In The United States

Bilingualism is the ability of a person to communicate using more than one language. Bilingualism is also the ability to communicate with more than one language, but with greater skills for one language. It results from learning the language naturally through interaction with people from different cultures. It can also be learned from school. Bilingualism has been common in United States for a period of time. In United States bilingualism is a result of immigration from different parts of the world. People have learned other languages for enrichment purposes. Over the years, bilingualism has been opposed in the United States. Even today there are controversial on the natural bilingualism. Despite the controversial, bilingualism is encouraged in learning institution. Due to many people schooling in the United States it has led to the continuation of bilingualism. However, bilingualism has its advantages and disadvantages (Garcia, 2009). However, the process of adding bilinguals in schools and the American Society has its impact. However, my argument is based on the benefits enjoyed by bilinguals. Although in America natural bilingualism is discouraged, learning bilingualism is encouraged and advocated more so in learning institution. Therefore, researches done in America, they support advantages of bilingualism (Dreifus, 2011). …show more content…
They are known to develop other skills than monolinguals. Although there is an advantage, there is also a challenge. In that, this child may not be able to have a good mastery of any of the language. They are in the both languages and lacks skills in any of the language. However, this poses a challenge in their education, and others fail to complete their studies. This is because they did not commit mastering the native language. Although this happens, it 's also in rare cases. Therefore, I stand to the advantage of bilingual (Bialystok,