The participant recounts that he was familiar with English from his own country but that his

perception as a non-native speaker of the language caused him to forget even the most
fundamental concepts. The subject did not give up speaking Spanish. While working in the
States, he kept it up and used it in some of his projects. Anderson et al. (2016) found that
members of bilingual families cited cultural, instrumental/pragmatic, and social motivations for
keeping their first language. On rare occasions, however, such as with Mr. Ramon, cultural
workers suggested that some families believed they should be reading the dual language books in
English, despite their limited talents in English and their inability to give fluent reading models.
They were, however, able to do it in their tongue (Tabors & Snow, 2001).

The issue of language.

Mr. Ramon mentioned that the language barrier was the primary barrier to working and living in
the United States. The participant recounted how he initially struggled to communicate with his
classmates since he did not understand popular English expressions. Given that most of his
customers spoke only English, he said he had trouble getting by at work because of his poor
grasp of the language.

Rumbaut & Massey (2013) pointed out that the language barrier is the biggest obstacle for
immigrant families because it hinders their ability to communicate with others. Because it has
taken for granted that new arrivals will study either English or French, depending on personal
preference. Consequently, this may harm immigrants' ability to make educated decisions and
their healthcare experience. Language limitations may compound a person's disadvantages.
When immigrants to a country do not have a strong command of the local language, they may be
denied access to adequate medical care. Moreover, immigrants may suffer because of the
disparity in language use between first- and second-generation migrants.

Despite the centrality of cultural integration to the American experience, immigration is still a
touchy topic. However, many concerns and biases people have about this topic are founded on
myths, misconceptions, and outright lies. All those who are different from the norm or do not
speak English are pushed to the margins of American society because of these false beliefs.

Mr. Ramon's plan to enroll in medical school was scrapped because he felt overwhelmed by
doubts about his ability to keep up with his classmates when he began college. He opted to enroll
in a psychology course instead. He was quite self-conscious about his level of English
proficiency in comparison to his peers. To build more "bridges with his peers, he began studying
English.

Keeps language alive

The participant's family values their ability to speak Spanish and believes they must keep it up.
Participant believes that being able to speak two languages is an asset in both the professional
and personal spheres. The individual confirmed using his language at work and home with his
family. Darvin and Norton (2014) found that many households viewed L1 as vital to preserving
cultural identity. Some respondents said they used computers and smartphones to keep up with
the news and other written materials and keep in touch with family and friends back home using
their native language. The materials we provided were the only way for their kids to see or hear
the language's orthography outside school (Darvin & Norton, 2014).

Education in Foreign Languages

The participant had difficulty picking up the English language during his time in the United
States. Multiple studies of immigrant families detail their challenges while trying to tell their
stories in English. Certain people must acquire English as a second language. Many people must
adapt to a new environment and way of life; Some people will need training specific to the
workplace in the United States. Many immigrant households may require a course in English
after they arrive. They have to adapt to a new environment at a new school, too. The curriculum
they are expected to follow often differs from the one they previously attended. They might need
to switch gears and focus on subjects they were not previously interested in, or they might fall
behind the rest of the class. Furthermore, naturally, they had to meet some new people.