Melissa Green arranges flowers at her store in Miami, Monday, April 21, 2008. Green's mother spoke Spanish, but she never learned ? her father forbid it. Today, that's a frequent problem in this city where the English-speaking population is outnumbered. The 49-year-old flower shop owner and Miami native said her inability to speak 'espanol' makes it difficult to conduct business, seek help at stores and even ask directions. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)AP - Melissa Green’s mother spoke Spanish, but she never learned ? her father forbid it. Today, that’s a frequent problem in this city where the English-speaking population is outnumbered.