Three Reasons to Learn Spanish
Have you noticed how often you hear people speaking Spanish? I hear it every day. It’s become so prevelant that there are plenty of people now who want to learn to speak Spanish. And they want the learning to be fast and easy. Maybe one of those people is you…
Spanish is the 4th most commonly spoken language in the world. If you want to communicate with a larger community of people for business, pleasure or travel, knowing how to speak Spanish is necessary. Here’s some more good reasons to learn Spanish.
Want to Talk With Residents Who Don’t Speak English?
There are times when I think Spanish speakers outnumber English speakers. Well, at least in certain areas especially like Florida and the states bordering Mexico. But actually, there are Spanish speakers in every nook and cranny of the USA. Of all the reasons to learn Spanish, the most important is to be able to communicate with others in your country whether it is for work, socializing, or cultural understanding.
Travel is a Big Reason to Learn Spanish
There are plenty of fun places to go along the Mexican coast where you don’t need to be able to speak a word of Spanish because so many of the locals have learned English to work in the popular tourist areas. But you’ll probably find it’s frustrating to not be able to understand or talk to them in their native tongue. There is a vast array of interesting Spanish-speaking countries to visit and that alone is a good reason to learn Spanish. Rather than relying on a limited phrasebook or bilingual tour guide, if you can speak Spanish you will be able to get off the beaten path and explore places way out of a non-Spanish speaker’s reach.
Get Better Scores on SAT or ACT Tests
Do you have a hard time with the vocabulary or language sections of standardized tests? Guess what - learning Spanish can actually help improve your English. Really. When you learn Spanish grammar, it helps you understand the structure of your own language. Plus, many English words are derived from Latin. Spanish is a close cousin of Latin and a lot of the vocabulary comes from the same root. This makes it a lot easier to understand the meanings of words you didn’t even know in English.
If you want to learn a second “romance” language like Italian or French, it’s much easier after you’ve learned Spanish first. It’s a good second language to start with because written Spanish is mostly phonetic and easy to read and write. The sentence structure is also similar to English.
Everybody has their own personal reason to learn Spanish. Knowing this dynamic language is beneficial to everyone. So what are you waiting for? Learn Spanish so you can communicate with more people, learn more about your mother tongue, and travel to exotic places where you can speak like a native.
