These days English is not the second language of choice for many immigrants settling in the United States. According to a nicely written front-page article in today’s Wall Street Journal, “Spanish- and Korean-speaking immigrants are choosing to learn each other’s language before they tackle English.”
The article, entitled “You say ‘Hola!’ I say, Ahh-nyung,” follows several Latinos and Koreans in Los Angeles who are learning the language of the other group; something born more out of economic necessity than mere courtesy.
One of the Korean entrepreneurs interviewed for the article, Han San Lee, told the Journal’s reporter that learning Spanish is crucial for growing his business. The reason? Mr. Lee is an acupuncturist whose clientele is increasingly Hispanic; mostly Latino construction workers suffering from back pain … what else?
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