Why Is It Important to Learn Spanish in the USA?
Is it really important to learn Spanish or just a waste of time?
If you are second guessing or between the highways with this question, then hopefully this post today will give you a boost in the right direction.
If you asking yourself if you learn Spanish, then obviously there is a slight inkling of a desire to move forward. However, let me give you prefer facts along with some sources that may encourage you to learn Spanish.
Some Stats Showing Why It Is Important To Learn Spanish:
According to NY Post:
- There are more people that speak Spanish in the United States than in Spain.
- In 2015, there were 41 million native Spanish speakers in the US
- Another 11.6 people who are bilingual
According to the US Hispanic Data Gallery , 18.2% of New Yorkers speak Spanish.
- New Mexico has a population of 47% Spanish speaking
- California & Texas has about 18%
According to List World, Spanish is probably the second most widely spoken language in the world with about 410 million native speakers. This represents 5.85% of the world’s population.
According to Pew Research Center, there 10 US cities that have the most concentration of Spanish speaking people: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Arizona, New Jersey, Colorado, New Mexico, and Georgia.
If you live in ANY of these major 10 states, then you may definitely see the need to learn Spanish.
As according to QUARTZ at QZ.com, some very interesting statistics suggest that by 2050 there could more Spanish speaking people than any other country in the world.
These are just a few of many stats that you can find online that establish a need to learn Spanish. I don’t want to bore you with numbers, but if you really do some digging on Google this will help clear up any doubts to learn the Spanish language.
The True Benefits of Learning Spanish
There are many true benefits of learn Spanish in the USA.
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- You will enjoy the best of both worlds.
- Be able to get paid more for bilingual jobs [call centers, medical field, etc.]
- Be able to communicate when traveling abroad
- Be able to order in Spanish restaurants
- Understand when people are talking about you & more!
- Watch this video to discover other reasons why it is important to learn Spanish!
Why Is It Important To Learn Spanish In High School?
If Spanish is offered in your high school, then it would very beneficial to learn it. Why? There are several good benefits of taking advantage of these courses. For starters, it’s FREE!
When you graduate high school, the reality is that you will have to pay for Spanish courses and furthered formal education.
Another benefit of learning Spanish while in high school is that you will have the advantage of learning grammar and verb structure in a relaxed environment. The reality is that when you learn Spanish outside of school there are many nit bits that are often left that you will learn in a classroom setting. You will receive one on one attention and learn a comfortable pace.
Although there are many ways to learn Spanish on your own and improve your comprehension, listening, reading and speaking, high school is great start to break the ice. You can really get a good structure and understanding of the language to build on.
Why do I say this? Although high school method focuses more on the so-called “book Spanish method”, there are many phrases, terms and expressions that you will never learn in a classroom setting.
You will meet Spanish speaking people from all over the world who may use different sayings from their countries. However, learning Spanish in high school is a great idea.
Other Effective Methods to Learn Spanish Today
If you are young, then you know that you should take advantage of school to learn Spanish for free. But if you are not in school there are many other highly recommended methods that are effective to learn Spanish.
1.Language Exchanges
Some people use language exchanges like iTalki to learn Spanish. These are setup to connect you with people Spanish who may also want to learn English. So basically you will exchange services.
2.Language Learning Software
There are many effective language learning software to help you learn Spanish. Some that I personally love that you can find today on Amazon are:
[Click the software link below to get details]
Fluenz Spanish Latin America Software
Rosetta Stone Spanish Software
3.Spanish Short Stories
These are another great way to learn Spanish. They help to improve your Spanish vocabulary and learn Spanish the fun way. If interested in these, I recommend these audios for beginners and intermediate learners.
4. Spanish Tutoring Services
There are many companies that offer Spanish tutoring services across the country. You may have some in your city. Or perhaps if you have a tight schedule, online Spanish tutoring services may be more suitable for you. With these, you can get flexible private one-on-one sessions to learn Spanish at your own pace and schedule.
Conclusion
In today’s discussion, I have not only showed you why it is important to learn Spanish, you have learned many effective ways to achieve this goal. The truth is that there are many other ways to learn Spanish that we can’t detail in one reading.
However, the most important thing is to select a method above to use to learn Spanish and then practice daily what you learn with other Spanish speakers. Get out of your comfort zone and start speaking Spanish today!
Now let’s open it up to you. Did you like this discussion today about why it is important to learn Spanish today? Which method above will you use to start learning today? Your comments below please…