As everyone knows, Texas is home to an extremely large
Hispanic population with Nacogdoches (where I live) being no exception. At times, communications between Anglos and
Hispanics can be problematic because most of those (me included) residing in
Texas are not fluent in both the English and Spanish languages (I even know
some Anglos that aren’t fluent in English!)
Due to this communications problem, it is not unusual to hear a
remark such as, “They should learn our language!” (This can go either way!). In an effort to help, ESL (English
as a Second Language) is taught in the churches and community centers of many
cities and towns throughout Texas. As a
matter of fact, there is just such a church in Nacogdoches. On its front lawn stands a large sign that
reads, “ENGLISH CLASSES FOR ADULTS.”
Every time I pass by that church and see the sign I get the same weird thought, “Shouldn’t
the sign be in Spanish?”
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