With English being the most popular language by far, it creates more beneficial opportunities for immigrants. The language of English is used way too much; hindering it from being the official language can cause some difficulties in our country. If English were our national language, it would give a sense of unity in the country since it is a universal language. How can a language with this much significance in the world not be America’s national language?

One of the main reasons immigrants are not successful in life once they reach America is that they can not speak English. Since English is so popular (80.6% speak only English according to 2005 American Community Survey) and a majority of the people living in America already knows it, immigrants would be much better off learning the language so they can assimilate with the American culture. For example, most jobs require applications to be printed in English. By knowing English, immigrants have an easier opportunity to get that job and be successful in life. Also, when the immigrant finally achieves the job, they can follow instructions given that they’d know English. Under these circumstances in America, English is the key to having a good life for immigrants.

For as long as I can remember, English has been used for everything I have ever read. I’ve seen it used on street signs, restaurant menus, books, warnings, and much more. If English is not the official language, then that would mean many texts would have to be reprinted in other languages, which would cost a lot of money. It’s not like books that were already printed in English will go to waste, but the fact that more would books need to be produced in other languages to be fair. Another thought is that if English isn’t the official language, people will be speaking a variety of different languages more often. In this case, everybody will be behind a language barrier, which would cause misunderstandings that can not be solved due to a lack of a common language. The point is, if English isn’t the official language, many problems would arise and may be even bigger trouble as opposed to getting English declared as the national language.

Finally, what harm can the universal language, English, do if it unites our country? Being such a worldly spread language, it can only help people communicate with each other, bringing everyone closer together. For example, I could be walking down the street and I see a lot of people that are of different races. Normally, I would hear a combination of many languages and would not be able to understand a thing. However, if everybody spoke English, I would be able to comprehend much easier and I would feel connected to them. The other people that are talking would also feel that they fit in with the crowd. Other ways that English is becoming increasingly popular is through other countries. In a way, the language has already spread the revolution as Japan likes the flavor of Westerners, so they have many English products there such as the clothing brands that we sell in America. Either way, the English language is uniting everyone and would make people feel more comfortable around each other.

In conclusion, English should definitely be the national language in America. Apart from the fact that the language is already popular, it helps immigrants and even citizens succeed in life. Basically, if English isn’t the official language for our country, much more misunderstandings would occur, causing trouble. Getting along is important in this world and English is the universal language that unites it, so it is a great step towards a better community. America has been doing fine during it’s time while English is the dominant language, so why not make it official?