Interesting facts about Spanish

·        Spanish is the official language in 21 of the193countries in the world 

·        Spanish is the 3^rd most spoken language in the world: today, almost 500 million people worldwide speak Spanish

·        12.5 % of the total population in the US is Hispanic

·        Spanish is the 2^nd most used language in international communications

·        It is one of the official languages of the UN

Why learn Spanish?

·        Knowing another language improves English verbal and listening skills, as well as math and analytical skills

·        Many English words share Latin roots with Spanish. If you know foreign words, you can analyze the meaning of English words. This ability leads to higher scores on the verbal portions of college entrance exams like SAT and ACT

·        Being bilingual offers more employment options and smoother traveling experiences

·        Knowing Spanish offers more college education options in Spanish speaking countries

·        Latin American countries are experiencing a strong economic growth. therefore, they have become important global commercial partners

·        Hispanic consumers are the fastest growing market segment in North America