Reasons to learn Spanish

1. It is one of the most commonly spoken languages

2. It has official language status in 20 different countries and more than 550 million people speak Spanish

3. Modern businesses are always keen to have staff members who can help them with international trade and the Spanish language is especially valuable in the current climate.

4. The list of countries in which Spanish is the predominant language includes popular travel destinations like Spain, Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.

5.  Learning Spanish also opens up the very real possibility of either working in a Spanish-speaking country or studying in a Spanish-based academic institution.

6.  Spanish is fairly straight forward for an English speaker to pick up, as long as you are willing to put the effort in. 

7. The language does not require students to learn a completely new alphabet and there is less emphasis on tone than many of the Asian languages.

8. You’ve developed a passion for Spanish language culture or film

9. Mastering Spanish is empowering because it shows you that you really can learn an entirely new language at any age.

10. You’ll suddenly hear and see Spanish in places you’d never noticed before. (Senorita!)