Beginner
Where are you from?
I'm from Mexico.
Is it easy or hard to speak English every day?
It is difficult for me because I prefer to speak in Spanish.
What food do you usually eat at home?
What are your goals for the next year?
I want to save up more money and then buy a new car.
How is life in the U.S. different from life in your country?
The U.S. is very different because things are more expensive. But the quality of goods are higher than in my country.
What was your first day in the U.S. like?
It was confusing and I didn't know how to get to my apartment from the airport.
Do you work or go to school now?
Do you take the bus, drive, or walk?
I drive everywhere. I live in a remote area so everyone needs a car to get around.
Do you think people in the U.S. are friendly? Why or why not?
No, because no one ever talks to me in Walmart. People in The United States are not very friendly.
What do you want your children to learn about your culture?
I want my children to learn that even though we live In The United States, we are Mexican people and have an interesting history and culture.
Who came with you to the United States?
I came with my daughter and my husband.
What do you do on weekends?
On the weekends I like to cook at home and on Sundays I go to church with my family.
What music do you like to listen to?
I like to listen to traditional Mexican music.
How has your English improved since you arrived?
Yes, my English has improved because I have been going to English class for 2 years now.
What advice would you give to a new immigrant?
You need to learn about the country you are in, make local friends and learn the language.
How long have you lived in the United States?
I've lived in The United States for 3 years.
What American food do you like?
The American foods I like are hotdogs, pizza and hamburgers.
What is your job or what kind of job do you want?
I want a job as a farm manager. Right now I work picking apples in an apple orchard.
What do you think is the most difficult part of learning English?
I think speaking is the most difficult part because it is difficult to pronounce many words.
Do you celebrate holidays from your country here? How?
Yes, I celebrate Cinco De Mayo every year with my family and other people from Mexico who live in The United States.
What do you like about living in the U.S.?
I love the food in The United States and the job opportunities.
What language do you speak at home?
I speak mostly Spanish at home because my family is all from Mexico.
What city do you live in now?
I live in Lyndonville now. it's a small town and it is very beautiful.
What are some things you have learned about American culture?
I have learned that Americans like to "go dutch." That means they like to pay for things separately.
Have you ever felt homesick? What did you do?
Yes, last year I felt homesick. When I feel homesick I cook traditional food from my country and eating it makes me feel like I am home again.