Should immigrants be required to learn English?

I don't think they should be made to learn English, but I do believe that is should be recommended to help the immigrants assimilate, and as such government should provide free language learning courses.

No, this should be purely based on the individual's comfortability with learning a new language. For obvious reasons, it would be highly effective to learn the main language of ANY country as to better navigate and access that area's atmosphere and culture. However, it is entirely subjective. If one does not want to learn the language - for example, English - then that is entirely up to their own vices.

No, but more free courses and opportunities to learn English should be encouraged as part of a 'settlement scheme'.

Not an obligation, more so a strong suggestion with assistance provided should they wish to learn or improve.

Yes, but they shouldn't have to if they don't want to. Cheap programs should be available to any immigrant wanting to learn English to make their life easier in Australia.

For their own good they should learn with a free start and when they earn in this country they may pay the government. If not it will only be harder for themselves. More interpreters will be needed

No, they should not be required to learn English, but should be encouraged to learn English and be supported.

They have the choice of learning the language or not but Australia should provide free language learning courses.

Yes, but the government should provide free learning language courses. Diversity is very important and so is accepting people's cultures. But the immigrants need to know how to speak English to do day-to-day things, There should be no rush on how fast they need to learn it though.

Immigrants should be strongly encouraged to learn the language of their host nation. Free tuition should be available for the poor.

No, but defiantly push it as a thing you must do, but eventually when too many immigrants come force them to learn it

No but highly encourage it, keep multilingual translations and provide free language learning courses

Yes, to enable easier access to education and employment, however, still valuing the individual's primary language and supporting the use of other languages. Language learning courses should be able to be claimed on tax if it is required for education or employment.

The governemtn should give them the ipportunities to learn

hard to say. Maybe if they are refugees, this might be more challenging. But if they choose to move here and are below the age of 65, they should learn a level of english.

Not all immigrants know English in our country -that already live here. It would be helpful, but it's their choice like everyone else's. If they chose to, they should be provided with help etc

No, I don’t think it should be a requirement. I think offering a free course or access to a purpose built app like Duolingo should be given. Australia has always been multicultural & we should be proud of that

They should be encouraged to learn, not forced, and if they take up on the offer, the learning course should be for free.

Yes, but there is no consequence for them speaking their native language as well as the government providing free courses.

They should be strongly encouraged, and resources provided to them to help learn the language, but it should not be mandated.

I think it should be heavily encouraged to learn English, and we should provide resources to learn English but it shouldn't be the sole reason for someones deportation.

No, they should not be forced to. If they are against it then they shouldn't have to, diversity is always a wonderful thing. However, if they are excepting of the idea, then free language learning courses should be provided by the government.

yes and no, yes immigrants should be required to learn english, however, we should still keep the multilingual translations because we need to embrace our multicultural community.

Yes and no, yes any immigrants should be required to learn English, however we should also embrace the multicultural diversity we have as a country.

Not required but certainly given access to free or subsidised support/learning resources to help make their lives easier

They should be able to learn English and still have thier culture relevant, as well as providing free language courses.

No, but it should be encouraged to learn English, and the government should provide free language learning courses

we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add, but offer free language learning courses so that the 'language barrier' is not too much of a problem in the future

they should be provided with free language learning courses that are recommended but are not compulsory

Yes, however, while immigrants who are wealthy should have to pay a certain sum for english courses, the government should provide free english courses to immigrants who have fled from war torn countries and aren’t financially stable

Perhaps, there should be a minium level of english competance, but the government should provide free language learning courses, and

We should encourage English as an opportunity to learn, complete work, and communicate easier but should not be forced. Additionally, we should not be removing resources for those who cannot learn English or chose not to and remove culture.

Yes, however they don't need to know English super fluently but the English Requirement needs to be tighter

I think its a bit controversial to say English should be the primary language in Australia while the traditional languages of this country aren't of importance

I believe it shouldn’t be required, but the government should provide free language learning choices.

They shouldn't be 'required' or 'forced' but free language learning courses should be available if they are interested.

they should not be required to learn it, they should only learn it when they decide that they need to, for jobs or other things, not because the government forces them to when they don't need to yet. the government should also provide free language learning courses to immigrants who need it and arent well off.

they should be speaking English in a predominantly English speaking country. but they should be allowed to speak there own language if they want to

No, they should not be required to know English but anyone who is an immigrant should have access to free language courses for English as it is recommended, but absolutely not required.

Yes, to help them live every day life, accomplish civic participation and participate in political life. However, learning english must not compensate their own native language. Diversity is important.

They should be required as long as this doesn't impact their own language. Diversity should be preserved, but they should also learn english to make day to day life easier as well as allowing them to participate in political life and accomplish civic participation.

if they talk to me in another language im obviously not going to understand so dont talk to me unless you know english

No, it shouldn't be a requirement, but immigrants should be provided free language learning classes.

Yes, English in the nationl language of Australia as well as the language of government, business, and life, therefore migrants must at least have a basic understanding on English.

It should be up to the individual to choose whether they wish to learn english or not, and if they do choose to then free language courses should be available

If they are skilled migrants I would expect they would yes however I think we should make better educational support for people who migrate to find help to learn

Only if they are going to get a public job

People should be encouraged but not forced

It shouldn't be forced but encouraged. Allow the diversity and give translation options still

yes unless they have a translator

No, This should remain a personal choice, though it should become quickly evident to the immigrant how much of a disadvantage not knowing english would be.

It should only be required where safety is concerned (e.g driving and reading road signange) however it should be encourgaed with free language learning courses.

No, but the government should provide the option for a free language learning courses.

no. should not be required but provide free language learning courses

No, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country, however the government should provide free language learning courses.

No, but they should be required to learn the basics

Again they get to choose if they want to learn English they can. But English is the main language used in Australia.

if youre entering a country that speaks English you should be required to learn English and given the option to be multilingual

To ensure proper understanding and communication, I think they should know at least a little amount of English, to help them and us & vice versa. We should know a little bit of their language too.

no, but the government should provide free language learning courses as an oportunity

No, but they should be helped in the process and a course should be made available

Yes if they are making the councious decision to move to an English speaking country just speak English I don't move to Mexico and not speak English its extremely disrespectful and stupid at some point it just comes down to having respect to a country its people and its sovereignty

No, but if they want to get a job they should be required

no but provide free programs where they can choose to learn english or not

I think it should be encouraged because majority speak english and it should be provided classes for those wanting to learn english

Shouldn't be required but can if you want

It should be your own choice, however I think it is a good idea as it will majorly benifit you.

Yes, but they are still allowed to speak there own language, government should also give free language learning courses

No. its their decision and not really anyones business

No, but there should be Free classes avalible for them in case they want to learn it

It should be encouraged because majority speak english

No, but government provide free english language classes

no but free cources should be offered

Yes, the government should provide free language learning courses, to assist in doctors visits, when looking for work and filling out government documents, but still keep multilingual translations

no, but they strongly be encouraged and aided to.

If they want to work here then yes

No, but the government should offer free English courses for immigrants

No, however the government should provide free language learning courses to aid immigrants in adapting to the large cultural shift, and immigrants should be encouraged to learn the language so they are better equipped to communicate with a majority of the population.

No, however this should be heavily incentivised

If they want to and if the government pays for it.

No, but they should have free and easy access to language learning courses

No, there should not be immigrants on the first place.

depends on age and family networks

they shouldn't be required to learn anything they don't want to but we should have free English classes for those who do so we can create a diverse and friendly environment.

yes , it'd be ideal for them to but it takes time and can't expect them to speak it 100% of the time

they don't have to but if working they should learn the basics so they can communicate with us

Not required, but i think that there should be free resources for them to use if they choose to learn.

its the choice of the person but will be recommended

No, but they should be encouraged to attend free, government-provided language learning courses

No, but support should be given to help non-English speakers adapt

No, but should provide free language courses if they wish to

No, But offer them to learn the language

Immigrants should have a basic English level to gain employment in Australia, it’s about communication. For getting a Permanent residency, compulsory English tests should be abolished, it’s good character that should be prioritized when getting a PR.

It’s a hard one

No, but encourage them to learn english if they plan on living here permanently or for elongated periods of time.

Yes A rudimentary understanding of English should be needed

No, they shouldn't be legally required to, but it would make living here easier.

yes for the benefit of assimilation however they should not be expected to stop using their native language when they see fit.

They shouldn't be forced to, but it would make living in Australia a lot easier. It's their choice how easy they want their stay to be.