Why Study Spanish?

• There are almost 500 million Spanish speakers worldwide.
• One in seven United States citizens and residents is Spanish speaking.
• It is the third most widely spoken language in the world.
• It is spoken in the United States by approximately 37 million people.
• The United States has the 5th largest Spanish speaking population in the world.
• It is one of the 5 official languages of the United Nations.
• It is the official language or primary language in 25 countries.
• You will gain a better understanding of English.
• Employment opportunities.
• Business opportunities.
• Travel.
• Cultural understanding.
• College admission – many colleges require 2-4 years of world language study to gain admission to or graduate from college.
• Learning Spanish is fun!

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