Should English be the official language of the United States? The United States is a country popular for its diversity in people and in languages. There are so many different languages that are spoken and are widely used across the United States. By establishing only one singular language as an official language the divide of different races and cultures becomes greater. There are also many instances where public or government officials might use the official standard to negatively impact bilingual or immigrant non-English speaking people. Should students have the right to learn their mother tongue and the dominant language? Students should have every right to learn their mother tongue as well as the dominant language. As the first language