The majority of foreign language speakers in the U.S. are bilingual or multilingual, and they commonly speak English. Although 22% of U.S. residents report that they speak a language other than English at home, only 8.4% of these same residents speak English less than "very well". Approximately 430 languages are spoken or signed by the population, of which 177 are indigenous to the U.S. or its territories.
The majority of foreign language speakers in the U.S. are bilingual ,or multilingual, and they commonly speak English. Although 22% of U.S. residents report that they speak a language other than English at home, only 8.4% of these same residents speak English less than "very well". Approximately 430 languages are spoken or signed by the popula?tion, of which 177. are indigenous to the U.S. or its territories.