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As I mentioned in other posts, English and its imposition as the dominant language it distinguishes other languages I witnessed as the 'other', foreign and nor American. In the Korean language radio and television they would tell, for example, the same news stories but from the Korean people's perspective. In the news stories on Trump's presidency and talking about immigration or DACA, they would imply Trump's decision as foolish and unbelievable. This brings greater solidarity among the Korean community, the majority of whom share same experiences. Spanish has been very present in not only California, but it seems to show up in many different places  in the media. Most American's are generally acclimated to basic Spanish words. Hollywood is even using Spanish and filming in Spanish and latin American countries to show multiculturalism. Shows like 'Ugly Betty' are actually American remakes of the Spanish drama 'La Fea Mas Bella'.

I had experienced 'language loss' many times, sometimes several times for one language. Even though I was not in America for nearly a year when I was young, I never lost my primary English language. It was probably because I was the most comfortable with English, thinking and dreaming in English. English was also generally understood in many of the places I was living in Korea and Argentina. This correlates with English being used as an international powerhouse. Colonialism and manifest destiny will have its remaining effects on the world for decades/centuries to come. My specific dialect of English that I casually speak originates from Los Angeles. Although I may speak 'everyday' English everyday, the academic institutions and other official American places want very 'vernacular' English. They would even look down on me if I spoke casual English and it shows origins of identity. I had learned official Korean when I was very young. Korean tradition is generally