El superpoder del bilingüismo

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Cómo el inglés y el español te dan una ventaja global.

¿Sabía usted que en el mundo se hablan aproximadamente 7,000 idiomas? Cada uno representa cultura, tradición e identidad. Pero entre todos, tres tienen la mayor influencia: inglés, español y mandarín.

En la cima de la lista está el inglés. Es el idioma global de los negocios, la educación, la tecnología y ciencia. Desde las corporaciones internacionales hasta el internet, el inglés es la llave para participar en las conversaciones que construyen el futuro. El español, por su parte, sigue creciendo, con más de 500 millones de hablantes en América Latina, España y Estados Unidos. El mandarín tiene la mayor cantidad de hablantes nativos, pero su uso se concentra principalmente en China, lo que hace que el inglés y el español sean mucho más globales.

Para la comunidad hispana, hablar tanto inglés como español es nada menos que un superpoder. El inglés abre puertas a la educación superior, al éxito profesional y a oportunidades internacionales. El español preserva nuestra herencia, nos conecta con la familia y nos llena de orgullo cultural. Juntos nos permiten movernos con facilidad entre dos mundos.

Pensemos en una entrevista de trabajo. Dominar el inglés califica a una persona, pero ser bilingüe demuestra inteligencia, adaptabilidad y versatilidad. Los empleadores valoran a los profesionales bilingües porque pueden comunicarse con más personas, traducir ideas entre culturas y generar confianza en ambientes diversos. En pocas palabras, una persona bilingüe vale por dos.

Ser bilingüe es más que una ventaja práctica: es empoderamiento. El inglés asegura que nuestra voz se escuche a nivel global, mientras que el español nos mantiene firmes en nuestra identidad y tradiciones.

En un mundo con miles de idiomas, dominar estos dos es como tener dos pasaportes. Inglés y español juntos forman un verdadero superpoder, ayudándonos a convertirnos en líderes, comunicadores y ciudadanos orgullosos de nuestra comunidad y del mundo.

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The Superpower of Being Bilingual

How English and Spanish Give You a Global Advantage

Did you know there are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world? Each one carries culture, tradition, and identity. But among them, three have the greatest influence: English, Spanish, and Mandarin.

At the very top is English. It’s the global language of business, education, technology, and science. From international corporations to the internet, English is the key to joining conversations that shape the future. Spanish, meanwhile, continues to grow, with more than 500 million speakers across Latin America, Spain, and the United States. Mandarin has the largest number of native speakers, but its use is mostly concentrated in China—making English and Spanish far more global.

For the Hispanic community, speaking both English and Spanish is nothing short of a superpower. English opens doors to higher education, professional success, and international opportunities. Spanish preserves our heritage, keeps us connected to family, and fills us with cultural pride. Together, they allow us to move seamlessly between two worlds.

Think about a job interview. Knowing English qualifies a person, but being bilingual demonstrates intelligence, adaptability, and versatility. Employers value bilingual professionals because they can communicate with more people, translate ideas across cultures, and build trust in diverse environments. Simply put, a bilingual person counts for two.

Bilingualism is more than a practical advantage—it’s empowerment. English ensures our voice is heard globally, while Spanish grounds us in identity and tradition. In a world with thousands of languages, mastering these two is like carrying two passports. English and Spanish together form a true superpower, helping us become leaders, communicators, and proud citizens of both our community and the world.

1. Evaluation of Good Moral Character

The good moral character requirement has always existed in the citizenship process; however, it will now be evaluated more strictly. USCIS announced that it is no longer enough to simply have no criminal record — from now on, the government will evaluate applicants’ community life, family responsibilities, stable employment, education, tax payments, and even their behavior on social media.
According to the agency, they will consider “positive contributions to American society rather than merely the absence of bad behavior.”

2. More Decision-Making Power for Officers

Immigration officers will now have greater discretion to deny applications without the need to request additional documents or send notices before making a negative decision. This means that submitting an incomplete application could be fatal for the case.

3. Visits to Your Neighborhood

A rarely used practice has also been reinstated: community and workplace investigations. Immigration officers may question neighbors or employers about the applicant’s reputation and behavior as part of the process.

4. Political Opinions Under Scrutiny

One of the most controversial measures is that the government may now take into account whether an applicant has expressed attitudes considered “anti-American” when evaluating their character. This measure is highly subjective and could lead to abuses and restrictions on applicants’ freedom of expression.

5. New, Longer, and More Complex Exam

According to the announcement, the new test aims to verify knowledge of U.S. history and government, as well as complete assimilation into the country — including the ability to write, read, and speak English.
The number of study questions will increase to 128; the test will include 20 questions, of which the applicant must answer 12 correctly. This doubles the previous requirements, which included 10 questions, with only 6 needed to pass.

Conclusion

These changes show that the path to U.S. citizenship has become a challenge — a goal more difficult to achieve, but not impossible. For many, the American dream is still alive, but now it requires greater preparation and the support of a professional.