The candidates should be fluent in English, a good knowledge of either Russian or Uzbek would be an asset.

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There would be intensive immersion programs for children not fluent in English.

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Along the way, she has had her teeth straightened and now lacks only fluent English to be a Hollywood star in her own right.

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But those seeking to scrap bilingual education say that Hispanic youngsters should be encouraged to become completely fluent in written and spoken English if they are to have an equal chance in the jobs market.

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