Immigrants Facing Language Barriers

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Migrants undergo the pressure of learning a new way of life and become familiar with the language and laws within the United States. Language barriers are fundamental obstacles for immigrants. They hinder migrants from making vital connections within their communities and even to get around on a daily basis (Garrett, 2006). Daily tasks such as taking a bus or grocery shopping can be overwhelming as they may have to communicate with other people in terms of being aware of their surroundings through conversations, reading signs or even to make purchases. Immigrants reported facing language barriers when they go to the public library, saw a doctor, at their children’s school, and when lost and seeking directions (Garrett, 2006).