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What does it mean?
Immigrants should assimilate by learning the national language or leave.
In plain terms
New citizens must learn English or leave the country.
What can you take from it?
Language learning is required for integration.

Where it applies

  • immigration policy
  • community integration

Putting it to work

  • enforce language laws
  • promote national unity

Questions to consider

  • Is language key to belonging?
  • Who decides national standards?

Another view

This policy could force marginalized groups out.

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