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Do people have a responsibility to learn the language of the country they live in?

For

It improves communication, work, and integration.

Against

People should be free to keep their own language and identity.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • A diverse society only works if integration is effective, of which language plays an important role.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • There are places they don't go or things they can't do because of the language barrier.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • It’s also important to consider context, a refugee is in a much different position as an expat English teacher.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • People can function just fine without becoming some idealized version of American.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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