Download - Why Learn Spanish?
SPANISHWhy is it important to learn?
Spanish is a part of pop culture
• DON’T BELIEVE ME?
Don’t believe me?
Spanish can actually…
…IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!
Learning two languages helps to
stimulate your brain!
Preventing memory loss and
Alzheimer's Disease!
Knowing Spanish gives you a heads up in the business industry.
More communication skills can help YOU climb to the top!
SPANISH IS EVERYWHERE
The Hispanic population of the US will approach 50 million
people by the year 2015.
Spanish is the 4th most commonly spoken language in the world with
over 400 million speakers.
Spanish can expand your universe…
…LITERALLY.
“The limits of my language are the
limits of my universe." - Ludwig Wittgenstein
Your neighbors could speak Spanish…
Or you could marry
into a Spanish family..
LOVE to travel?
Knowing Spanish can make
traveling easy to places…
LIKE THIS…
OR THIS!
The ability to speak Spanish can allow you lend a helping hand whenever there are language
barriers in public.
Learn the language
for language’s
sake!
Learning another
language can help you
better understand your own.
Learning Spanish can help you appreciate the Hispanic culture that is
different from our own.
Like having “Las tapas y vino”
(appetizers and wine) for lunch
instead of a full meal.
Or how the Spanish celebrate the dead with “El Dia de los Muertos”
Finally, Spanish is
FUN!
Learning new, exciting things everyday will make you want to learn more and more about the Spanish language and
their culture!
Sources
1. Study Spanish. 25 Oct. 1997. 24 Oct. 2010 <http://www.studyspanish.com>.
2. Chavez, Jorge. Why Is Learning Spanish Important? 25 Oct. 2009. Ezine Articles. 24 Oct. 2010 <http://ezinearticles.com/ ?why-is-learning-spanish-important?&id=625844>.