Enrichment:
The study of any foreign language can open your eyes to a whole new world, changing the way you think not only about your own culture, but about yourself and your place in the world. Learning another language gives you a better understanding of other people's cultures and what better language than Spanish to converse with Spanish-speakers in the US or with our neighbors in the caribbean and Mexico..
Travel:
Spanish is spoken officially in 23 countries and it is the second language of the United States, where there are some 38 millions Spanish speakers. Yes, you can travel to Mexico or Spain without speaking a word of Spanish, but it isn't half as fun. Wouldn't it be nice to travel to a spanish-speaking country and be able to converse with the people in Spanish? You could order from a menu, ask directions, and more all in Spanish! This could open more doors than it would a visitor who didn't even try.
Business opportunities:
About half of the population in the Western Hemisphere speaks Spanish and in the United States it is the second most widely spoken language after English. Because of this, Spanish is becoming one of the most frequently used and important languages for business. It is the fastest growing language in the U.S.A.
Fun
There's something about learning a foreign language that is just plain fun. It's enjoyable to speak to others in another language. It's challenging yet rewarding.
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