Anglo-Spanish War

Communication Skills: This a negative factor that Elena has to deal with. Her mother tongue is Spanish and her first choice of language is also Spanish. This is a problem because she has no family in England who can help, if they had learned English faster than her. This affects Elena because, she will struggle to communicate in hard situation which require her input and time. Her access to services are affected because she struggles to speak clearly and fully to express herself and her concerns…

Beginning in the late 19th century, immigrants from Southern Italy and Sicily began to settle in a neighborhood of East Harlem, New York. The immigrants brought with them the values of their homeland, many of which were centered on their devotion to their Catholic faith and to their families. The American-born children of these immigrants often felt oppressed by and disconnected from their parents’ values and ideals, and tensions between the immigrants and their children often ran high. While…

While there is no official language in the United States, English is used throughout the country. This leads nearly every American down a path that requires them to learn and speak at least some English. However, the roots of America lie in immigrants coming to the country for a chance at a new start. Therefore, multiple languages, whether dominant or minor, should be viewed as an example of what makes America what it is. These languages should not be purged in favor of English, but preserved in…

Nicaragua From the 500 miles of coastline to the hundreds of baseball fields across the country, Nicaragua is more than just a large country in Central America. Tourists thrive in Nicaragua, enjoying the beaches, the scenery, including the volcanoes, but they tend to keep away from Lake Nicaragua, which is the only lake in the world known to contain freshwater sharks. Nicaragua’s unique history, diverse geography, large population, and various dishes make it one of a kind.…

The exposure that the Spanish had to animals not only benefited them with work and a sustainable source of food, but they also developed immunity to a deadly disease known as smallpox. The Spaniard’s exposure to the smallpox disease, which was due to the proximity their society had to domesticated animals, allowed them to unknowingly use that disease to decimate the entire Incan society. When the exposure of the two societies are compared, the Incas had almost no exposure to domesticated animals…

I am writing this small essay to talk a little about myself. My full name is Maria Guadalupe Sagastume. I am a proud Hispanic that was born in the United States, with parents from a wonderful country, Guatemala my parents took me to Guatemala when I was only six months. I lived in Guatemala until I was eight years and a half. When I came back to the United States; after living in Guatemala for eight years, I was completely lost, since I didn’t speak nor understood any English. As you may assume…

The Window Project for the children of Brazilians born and / or raised outside of Brazil whose parents seek to maintain the language and Brazilian culture. We note that the new multicultural generations face many barriers to learn and internalize your language coming from a unique context. In the large group formed by Brazilian immigrants in the US, we note that the group of families who are here temporarily because of work or academic specializations is smaller than the group of families that…

Spaniards, Mexicans, and Latinos are all people of the Hispanic community. According an internet source, the definition for Hispanics is referring to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Latin America. The objective of this paper is to inform and educate the reader of the Hispanic culture and Spanish-speaking countries. The Hispanic culture consists of food, music, and religion of Hispanics. The main meats used by Hispanics are beef, chicken, goat, pork, and sheep. Hispanics…

For the past century, Standard English and Non-Standard English have controlled individuals and groups in a variety of settings. Language influences one’s decisions and forms countless ramifications, both effective and ineffective. Indeed, the main barriers such as unification in the workforce and education environments can alter the attitudes towards individuals (immigrants or international students) of Non-Standard English. The influence of language enables individuals to have an effect on…

Imagine a parent desperately trying to help their child with their reading comprehension homework. The child keeps asking the parent what the word summarize means, but the parent simply does not know how to answer the question. If the child received the definition of summarize then he or she would have completed the homework assignment successfully. However, since the child did not get an answer from the parent, he or she ended up handing in a blank homework sheet. The next day at school, the…