Are there Spanish only speaking parts of town? (Houston: tax, live)

[texas7]

I don't see the problem asking to know about areas where a particular language or culture is prominent (unless a white person asks about white areas and then turns, unfortunately, into a whole other animal). People may have every intention of learning English but feel more comfortable living around those that they share some commonality with. I too volunteered with non English speakers tutoring an esl class. The people were all trying very hard to learn English but some were very sad in not having neighbors like themselves to talk and reminisce with so they felt alone. They were from all over the globe, not just Spanish speaking countries.

[HouTxn]

Originally Posted by DSL_PWR

Yes, there is this area just a little south of Houston, it's call mexico. Give it a try...

He's referring to the city of South Houston which is mainly hispanic.

[Meyerland]

Originally Posted by DJboutit

Gulfton and parts of Sharpstown

I don't think those can be characterized as "spanish only" areas. There are pockets sure, but english and vietnamese are also heard there.

[14Bricks]

Originally Posted by rdz1979

East End along Canal, Navigation, and Harrisburg going to Magnolia. Also on the Northside by Little York and Parker. Southwest has a lot of neighborhoods where Spanish is very dominate but its so diverse in the Southwest side that you will find large groups of other languages also. It's a very international city.

I don't think any of those area's are spanish only. A lot of the people who live there are like third, fouth, and fifth generation amerians and only/mostly speak english. You're probably more likely to hear all spanish in certain parts of southwest Houston.

[tstone]

Parts of SE Houston, Pasadena and city of South Houston. There's a reason why that first Mi Tienda is where it is.

[PedroMartinez]

There are pockets throughout Houston where Spanish is the primary language. If you go into many of the bakeries off of 59 just south of 8, the employees only speak Spanish.

[elnina]

Originally Posted by Bike4Life

Those neighborhoods should ban foreign signs and be forced to speak English. I'm sick of receiving manuals, brochures, and school letters in Spanish and then have to flip it over for English. Learn the language, people!

Really??? Ban? Force? Why?
There is no "official" language for the United States, although some individual states list English as their official language. If you would like the United States or your state to adopt an official language, you should contact your elected officials.
USA.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
In fact, the American Civil Liberties Union argues that declaring English as the official language of the United States would violate the First Amendment. It will be also inconsistent with basic American traditions of linguistic tolerance.

Don't you or the person you're seeking information for want to obtain US Citizenship eventually? Then, learning to speak and write in English is a must in order to pass the test. How can you do so if you or that person live in an all-speaking Spanish area?

No. According to:
Exceptions & Accommodations | USCIS
You may be permitted to take the civics test in your native language, but only if your understanding of spoken English is insufficient to conduct a valid examination in English.
If you take the test in your native language, you must bring an interpreter with you to your interview.

[wintersbone]

yea that whole must be able to speak and write English is very broad range of what is expected.i saw visa people at work that were expected to know English and I would say you could barely understand anything they said.

[jerbear30]

Originally Posted by texas7

I don't see the problem asking to know about areas where a particular language or culture is prominent (unless a white person asks about white areas and then turns, unfortunately, into a whole other animal). People may have every intention of learning English but feel more comfortable living around those that they share some commonality with. I too volunteered with non English speakers tutoring an esl class. The people were all trying very hard to learn English but some were very sad in not having neighbors like themselves to talk and reminisce with so they felt alone. They were from all over the globe, not just Spanish speaking countries.

This here, exactly.

[robertobaggio]

Originally Posted by Bike4Life

Those neighborhoods should ban foreign signs and be forced to speak English. I'm sick of receiving manuals, brochures, and school letters in Spanish and then have to flip it over for English. Learn the language, people!

Lmfao Americans are the first to go around the world expecting everyone to speak English. Just ask the French