Increase your chances of finding love and immerse yourself in another culture without leaving your hometown? Look no further than the Spanish language! It’s America’s second most spoken, and most widely taught, non-English language. It’s also the country’s fastest growing language – period. Once dismissed by many native English speakers, the cultural, political and economic relevance of Spanish can no longer be ignored. Here are seven reasons why learning Spanish will enrich your life.
The most practical thing that the growth of Spanish in the United States means for you is jobs, jobs and jobs! Attitudes throughout the United States have rejected bilingualism. Our culture insists that immigrants learn English and that their children be educated only in English. This has resulted in English-only policies being adopted in many states, including California’s Proposition 227.
Some projections indicate that the US could even surpass Mexico by 2050 and become the world’s largest Spanish-speaking country.
The Spanish you learn and are exposed to here will make you the most well-equipped to travel. This Spanish-speaking world communicates with native speakers from many different countries and cultures. Become a part of our country’s thriving second language – and help shape its future!
FOLLOW YOUR HEART!
Spanish may find its way into your life. Whether you plan on it or not! Significantly increased odds of finding a partner or spouse who comes from a family where Spanish is spoken. More effectively being able to communicate with your mother-in-law may not be desired in every case. Also, win over parents who are skeptical about your ability to participate in family life.
At the very least, your kids will likely have Spanish as a foreign language as part of their regular school curriculum. Learning Spanish alongside your child will be a motivator for both of you. Use his or her designated homework time as an excuse to sit down and work on your own Spanish. For your son or daughter, Spanish will cease to be just another dry subject in school.
Spanish is classified as one of the easiest languages for native English speakers to learn. Spanish language television and radio abound. Most services in major cities are available in Spanish. The second most likely language to be displayed on signage is Spanish. In other words, Spanish is the closest you will get to true immersion without leaving home.
Your Spanish doesn’t have to be perfect, or even fluent. Even gestures go a long way. Attempting words and phrases in Spanish with your Latino neighbors – even if they speak perfect English. You’ll generate goodwill and mutual inclusion. You may even find yourself in a position to help someone out by translating or giving directions. At the very least you will elicit a grateful smile from native speakers for your efforts. Understand your environment better through the eyes of an immigrant and the experience of the Latino community.
Spanish in the USA not only has a booming present and a promising future, but also a rich past. The southwestern states were part of the Spanish empire, and later Mexico, before being annexed by the United States. Spanish was spoken in the southwestern states long before English.
Spanish in the US is different from any other foreign language for a very simple reason: it’s not foreign at all! It’s an integral part of North America’s past, present, and future, and its influence will only continue to rise dramatically. Embrace America’s second language and enrich your life in more ways than you can imagine!
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