Why learn Spanish?

You ask yourself: “Why learn Spanish as a foreign language?” Do you need some reasons to finish taking the step? It is a pleasure to be able to help you from the Hispania blog, Spanish school.

In an increasingly globalized world it is very important to know how to speak at least one foreign language and Spanish is one of the best options you can choose. Well, for us, it is the best 😉

These are some data from the Cervantes Institute, published in 2017, which speak for themselves about the importance of Spanish in the world:

• 572 million people speak Spanish in the world. A figure that will increase to 754 million by mid-century. It is the second language in the world by number of native speakers, behind only Mandarin Chinese. Currently, 7.8% of the world's population speaks Spanish.
• It is currently one of the main business languages ​​in the world. Exports between Spanish-speaking countries are multiplied by four thanks to the common language; Spanish is an important economic asset.
• If we look at the Internet, Spanish is the third most used language on the Internet; 7.7% of Internet users communicate in Spanish. Even more so in social networks, since the Spaniard maintains his second place in the main social networks: Facebook and Twitter.

In addition to all these data, Spanish is chosen as a foreign language for its cultural importance. Knowing the language of Cervantes you will be able to enjoy works by literary masters in their original language (Gabriel García Márquez, Isabel Allende, Pablo Neruda, Quevedo, Lorca...) and get closer to art references such as Dalí, Picasso or Gaudí. Also, the quality of Spanish and Hispanic cinema (Pedro Almodóvar, Alejandro Amenábar, Guillermo del Toro...) is a reason.

Learning Spanish, likewise, opens new doors for you in the world. work environment; to grow professionally or to expand a business. Many countries have Spanish as their official language, so employment possibilities multiply. Maybe knowing Spanish is the key to your next job!

In addition to Spain, Spanish is the official language of 20 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Venezuela. And, although it is not an official language, Spanish is also spoken in the United States, Andorra, Belize and Gibraltar.

Another advantage is that you will enjoy the trips through Spain and Latin America, understanding and practicing the local language. The cultural wealth of Spain and the different countries of Latin America is infinite. You will have a hard time choosing your next travel destination!

I'm sure that after reading this post you are more motivated to start learning Spanish. Brilliant! Do you want to study in Hispania, Spanish school? Our teachers, all qualified native speakers specialized in teaching Spanish, are waiting for you.

In addition to all the advantages that we have mentioned, there are thousands of other reasons to learn Spanish. What is your reason for learning Spanish?

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