{"id":72,"date":"2019-03-27T17:39:43","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T17:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sipuebla.com\/blog\/?p=72"},"modified":"2019-03-27T17:39:43","modified_gmt":"2019-03-27T17:39:43","slug":"top-5-reasons-to-learn-spanish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sipuebla.com\/blog\/top-5-reasons-to-learn-spanish\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 reasons to learn Spanish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1: It\u2019s a global language<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spanish is\nthe third most spoken language in the world, and the most spoken language in\nthe Americas. It\u2019s the official (or co-official) language in Spain, most\ncountries in Central and South America, and several Caribbean countries too.\nIt\u2019s a useful language to know when doing business with Spanish or Latin\nAmerican firms, and a great way to strengthen your CV and improve your career\nprospects. In the United States alone there are over 50 million people who\nspeak Spanish as their native or second language. So even if you don\u2019t fancy\nyourself a globetrotter, Spanish is probably the most useful language to learn\nif you want to flex your language muscles on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2: In the USA, opportunities for immersion are all around you<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are\nmore Spanish speakers in the United States than in any other Spanish-speaking\ncountry, except Mexico. That\u2019s right, there are more people speaking Spanish in\nthe US than in Spain! So if you want to learn a language through immersion, you\ncan practice your Spanish without leaving your neighborhood!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Americans\nsee and hear Spanish often (on signs, on the radio and TV, in eavesdropped bits\nof conversation\u2026). Instead of tuning out this second language that surrounds\nyou, why not tune in? Once you start learning a little Spanish, every encounter\nwith the language is an opportunity to practice and improve. Order Mexican food\nin Spanish, put on Spanish-language radio or TV while you\u2019re doing chores\naround the house, add some Spanish-language publishers to your news feed\u2026 And\nthe best part is that none of this requires taking vacation time or booking\nexpensive plane tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3: It\u2019s easy to learn and easy to start speaking quickly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spanish is\nconsidered one of the easiest languages for a native English speaker to learn.\nThe grammar and pronunciation are different from English, but simpler and more\nconsistent. Because English acquired almost 30% of its vocabulary from Latin,\nyou will immediately recognize and understand many Spanish words that share the\nsame roots. You can communicate a lot with simple grammar, so even before\nyou\u2019ve reached a high level of comprehension you will be able to communicate\nand express yourself. Nothing motivates you to keep going quite like the little\nvictories that come through speaking and being understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4: It might be in your blood<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Over 50\nmillion Americans claim some Hispanic heritage. Do you? There\u2019s no better way\nto reconnect to your ancestors than by learning their language. Even without\nHispanic heritage, you might find an affinity for a new language that allows\nyou to express yourself in a different way and fosters aspects of your\npersonality that might not come through in your native tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5: Dive into Latino Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No matter\nhow you choose to learn Spanish (online, classes, a tutor, apps, a home stay in\na Spanish-speaking country), the best way to stay interested and motivated is\nthrough engagement with Spanish-speaking culture. Even if you live in a cabin\nin the woods with no one around with whom to speak Spanish, you can connect to\nthe Spanish language through its art, music, cinema and literature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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