Why is it important to learn Spanish?
Spanish is spoken by almost 400 million people worldwide, which is reason enough to learn the language. But it is even more compelling when you realize that about half of the population in the Western Hemisphere speaks Spanish, making it the primary language for as many people as English in this region of the world.
The entire continent of South America speaks primarily Spanish (aside from Brazil), as does just about all of Central America, Mexico and Latin America – over 15 countries in total.
In addition, within the United States, Spanish is the second most widely spoken language after English – by a very wide margin. In the U.S., more and more, opportunities are increasing for those who are fluent in both Spanish and English due to the explosion in the Spanish-speaking population.
This means that the ability to speak both Spanish and English will continue to become more and more valuable to people who live in the U.S. with each passing year. - www.spanish-school.com
