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The 2008 presidential election is fast approaching, and it is important to know about both candidates’ positions on immigration policy and other issues that affect Latino voters.

Both Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama supported President George Bush’s immigration reform legislation in 2006. The legislation includes increased funding for border security and improved enforcement of current immigration laws, yet it would also open up naturalization to some illegal immigrants.

However, some opinions have changed since then. McCain’s support of legislation that offers a legal path to citizenship has wavered, and he now says that he would make sure the border was secure before dealing with any other aspects of immigration policy. He even went as far as to say that he would no longer vote for the 2006 immigration reform bill.

Obama wishes to improve border security and offer a legal path to citizenship for some illegal immigrants. CNN recently quoted the Obama campaign on his support for immigration reform:

“It’s not that we will grant citizenship, but we strongly support requiring them to legalize their status and allowing them to earn their right to commit to this country and eventually become citizens.”

Obama has also said that Americans should learn to speak another language, namely Spanish. It’s an asset to know Spanish, as there are over 45 million Hispanics living in the U.S. For a quick, easy and affordable way to learn Spanish, go to Spanish on the Job.

It’s also crucial for Spanish speakers to learn English in order to excel in the U.S. That’s why we created English on the Job as well!

More of Barack Obama on immigration policy

More of John McCain on immigration policy

Cuando aprenda un idioma nuevo, intente sumergirse lo más posible en la lengua que está aprendiendo. Pruebe algunas de estas sugerencias simples:-Mire películas en inglés. Ponga los subtítulos y escuche al mismo tiempo. Mientras mira, intente discernir las palabras y frases que ya sabe y use el contexto para adivinar el significado de las que no sabe. Aparte de aprender el idioma, ¡también aprenderá más de su cultura!

-Mire las noticias en inglés. El contexto de la historia le ayudará a entender lo que dicen.

-Cuando esté en situaciones públicas, escuche a la gente que habla en inglés para ver cuánto entiende. Si la situación lo permite, únase a la conversación.

-En su casa, busque objetos que contengan texto escrito en español e inglés. Las instrucciones en electrodomésticos, aparatos electrónicos, etc. tienen, a menudo, una sección dedicada a cada idioma. Como tendrá la traducción al español a mano, esto le permitirá aprender vocabulario nuevo.

Para más consejos del idioma clik aquí.

In addition to using traditional language learning programs, immersing yourself in the language is key to becoming proficient. These tips will allow you to pick up extra practice, but they can also be fun!

-Watch Spanish-language films. Put on the subtitles and listen at the same time. As you watch, try to pick out words and phrases that you know, and use the context to guess the meaning of ones that you don’t know. Besides learning the language, you’ll pick up more about the culture, too!

-Watch the news in Spanish. The context of the story will make it easy for you to pick up on what is being said.

-When you are out in public, listen in on people you hear speaking Spanish and see how much you can understand. If the situation allows, join the conversation. Most people will be more than happy to help you practice your Spanish.

-Look around the house for items written in Spanish. Instructions for appliances, electronics, etc. will often have a section written in Spanish. Since you will always have the English translation, this can help you learn new vocabulary.

Check out this list of popular Spanish-Language films that should be easy to find in America. Or go to Spanish on the Job for more language learning tips.

The Latin American Dream is a great guide to helping start and succeed in your career. A vital part of that process is job interviews—it’s usually the last step in applying for a job and often the most important one. This interview will help the employer determine if you are right for the position, so it’s essential to take the interview seriously and prepare for it. Try these tips for your next interview:

-Practice answering questions with a friend before the actual interview. Have them ask different questions each time to practice thinking on your feet. Work on your communication skills, such as speaking clearly and calmly and maintaining eye contact with your interviewer.
-Research the company you are applying to work for. Know the name of your interviewer and his or her position in the company. Find out if the company has an overall mission statement, and try to relate your answers to it.
-Show the interviewer that you want to be there. Dress neatly and appropriately for the type of position you are applying for. Bring a notepad and pen for taking notes. It’s also very important to be on time. If necessary, drive to the location before the interview so you know exactly how to get there. Bring an few extra copies of your resume just in case.
-After the interview is over, follow-up with a thank you note. This will keep your name in the mind of the interviewer and remind him or her of your interest in the position

If you need to improve your English language skills check out English for Job Interviews.

Si lo que quiere es conseguir sus metas personales y profesionales para crear una vida mejor para usted y su familia, ¡ha venido al sitio perfecto! Estamos aquí para ayudar y alentar a los latinos en su viaje para conseguir el Sueño Americano proporcionándoles los recursos esenciales para el éxito.

If you want to achieve your personal and professional goals to create a better life for you and your family, then you’ve come to the right place! We’re here to support and encourage Latinos on their journey to achieving the American Dream by providing the essential resources for success.

If you’re looking for the most innovative, effective, convenient and affordable Spanish and English language learning programs, then you’ve come to the right place! You will also find a wealth of information and resources from language learning tips to achieving the American Dream.

Our programs and resources available from our Spanish on the Job, English on the Job and Latin American Dream Audio and Video Series will help you to achieve your personal and professional goals.