American Citizens Should Learn English The English Language Unity Act was introduced in February 2009. This act would make English the official language of the United States. What does it mean? This means that every service offered by the government will only be provided in English. So what will happen to all the people who can't speak English? How will they understand? Well, the only way is to force them to learn English. How can we do this? We can do this by showing them the benefits of knowing how to speak English. First, one of the benefits of knowing English can be financial success. For example, knowing how to speak English can help make the changes needed to get a well-paying job, says Havovi Copper of "Immigrants Should Learn English." The evidence provided by US English, Inc to support this is a census study showing that the income of people who learned English increased by approximately 30%. Another example is that people who know English have a better chance of saving money. As? They can get citizenship and stop paying every 10 years for their permanent resident card. They can also understand when the government provides financial help, for example, with health care and food stamps. Another benefit can be social/political. For example, knowing English can help you communicate with other people. Being able to speak English would help you feel more comfortable around other people. Give the opportunity to make new friends. Also B. Miller of “What are the benefits of learning English?” states that many websites are primarily only available in English, and anyone who cannot read English would have difficulty understanding it. In “Immigrants Should Learn English” Havovi Cooper states: “Immigrants are also particularly vulnerable in a new environment, so it is even more important for them to know English before choosing the United States as their homeland so that they can be well informed about their rights and the laws that protect them.” A third benefit can be entertainment. You may be wondering: why entertainment? Well, many films and TV shows produced in Hollywood are in English; To understand what the film is about you need to know English. Some movies and TV shows produced in other countries are also sold in the United States and have subtitles that can easily be read in English. Another advantage can be cultural. Understanding English can help people from other countries understand the U.S.