University of Maryland Immigrants and Non Native Speakers Accents Debate

The debate topic: Should we accept the reality that immigrants and non-native speakers always have accents or should they be encouraged to reduce accents to sound as “native” as possible?

Pro: People should be asked to reduce their foreign accents through courses and tests because it will help them assimilate better to the new country, especially immigrants.

Con: People’s accents are a part of their unique identity and something to be proud of. Laws and policies should fight discrimination against people based on their accents.

I am the Pro side, please write a 250 words statement which support ro side, for instance list your major arguments, reasons why you support pro side, and reference some articles or data.

And please come up with some questions that you might raise against the Con side’s statement.

And then write a concluding statement, summarize your strongest argument.

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