| At present, many possibilities are unlocked if you're | | | | Spanish is the fact that it is an official language of a |
| able to speak a language other than your mother | | | | number of powerhouses such as the United Nations, |
| tongue. It is normal to commit errors at first but this is | | | | European Union and Union of South American Nations. |
| all part of learning. There are easy ways of learning | | | | If you're not into professional opportunities, then how |
| Spanish and once you're already successful at this, | | | | about the job opportunities you can obtain from these |
| you would have expanded your repertoire of | | | | groups? |
| languages. | | | | Cultural Benefits |
| Extensive Use | | | | Shakira, Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, Antonio |
| History informs us that Spain once ruled the | | | | Banderas, Penelope Cruz, Pedro Aldomovar, Picasso, |
| second-largest empire for approximately four | | | | El Greco, Salvador Dali, Benicio del Toro, flamenco, |
| centuries. In effect, its colonies have adopted the | | | | paella, Bakalao, and bullfighting, are among the other |
| Spanish language and up to these days, have utilized it | | | | cultural influences. |
| considerably. | | | | Even if these artists have English works, would it not |
| Are you aware that today, Spanish is the second | | | | be a different feeling if you are able to sing and dance |
| most-spoken language? In effect, including this | | | | to their tunes in the lyrics at which they were originally |
| language into your repertoire qualifies you to | | | | written? How about browsing through the interpretation |
| comfortably communicate with 320 million people | | | | of the art works in their original language? Would it be |
| around the globe. Many countries in Latin America and | | | | more fun to watch the movies of Pedro Aldomovar |
| Europe use Spanish as one of their primary languages. | | | | without relying on subtitles to understand them? Or |
| These pieces of information demonstrate that | | | | enjoy Gabriel Garcia Marquez's books in its original |
| thousands of opportunities are opened if you learn to | | | | language? |
| speak Spanish. | | | | Indeed, something gets lost in translation! |
| Emerging Economic and Political Powerhouse | | | | In conclusion, when you do learn to speak Spanish, |
| Though it's still too early to tell, Latin America may be | | | | travel and employment opportunities, medical and |
| the next European Union. With the area's vast natural | | | | creative opportunities, and opportunities for fun and |
| resources and untapped human resources, you can | | | | adventure are made available to you. Besides, would it |
| never underestimate Latin America to the fringes of | | | | not be to your advantage to learn more about the |
| development. If and when you are inspired to learn to | | | | world you are in rather than just being isolated in your |
| speak Spanish, you are doing yourself a favor. | | | | own limited world called the United States (or |
| Another very good motivation to learn to speak | | | | wherever)? |