immigration

Recently, California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been receiving a lot of criticism about statements he made at this year's annual convention of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. At this event he told Hispanic journalists that immigrants who wish to learn English must avoid the Spanish media.

"You're just forced to speak English, and that just makes you learn the language faster," Schwarzenegger said.

This may seem harsh and Schwarzenegger admitted he is going to get himself in to trouble for saying it, but is it really that far from the truth?

Some say Hispanic television, newspapers and magazines are essential for Spanish-speaking immigrants to function in society. Although this is probably true for newly arriving immigrants, the earlier one can force themselves to avoid these media sources, the faster they will learn English.