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Why Learn Spanish: Five Reasons to Make 2009 Your Year En Espanol
There are more Spanish speaking Americans in 2009 than there have ever been before. In fact, experts predict that the Spanish speaking population of America will continue to increase over the coming years. It has never been more useful to speak Spanish as it is today.
There are several reasons why one might consider learning Spanish. This article will look at the top five reasons that English-speaking Americans should consider learning Spanish.
The number one reason why one might want to learn Spanish is economic. Today more than 10% of the total population are Latino and a significant portion of these individuals are fluent in Spanish. If your business can reach the Spanish speaking market than you begin to see greater profits.
Spanish-speaking people can be more adventurous when choosing tourist destinations. Because they can safely and effectively deal with local populations they can travel more deeply into Spanish-speaking countries without a local expert. The possibilities are endless to behold. You could drop into Guatemala for a weekend or take a trip to the Spanish coast.
As a lover of cinema, I have learned Spanish originally to be able to fully appreciate a number of great Spanish language releases. I enjoy cinema from around the globe and find many performances to be of far greater distinction than their translation in subtitles will allow.
Bilingual individuals can often earn more money from their employers than English-only workers can. It has been reported that the average pay for English/Spanish speakers can reach more than 125% of single language pay. That's a hearty raise for basically the exact same work.
My final reason for speaking Spanish applies only to single people. If you are single you may want to consider the fact that there are more than 100 million single Spanish-speaking adults. If you could increase your dating pool by that number, you would have considerably better chances (statistically speaking) of making a love connection.
Not all of these reasons will apply to every one of my readers. Never the less, it is nearly certain that one of the above reasons could improve your lot in life if you were to act upon it. I don't necessarily think that everyone should learn Spanish, but that many individuals can have their lives significantly improved by learning a second language, in this case Spanish.
One final thought to consider. Speech pathologists have shown that multi-lingual individuals are able to retain better brain functioning late into life. Because their brains are more fully engaged they are less likely to show memory loss and other signs of deterioration. Therefore, learning Spanish might just be good for your health.
Karl Jetta loves Spanish. On Learn Spanish Austin TX he writes about Spanish resources for those in Texas. One of his articles, Why Should I Learn Spanish has generated a lot of buzz.
7 Tips for Learning Spanish
by Neal Walters
Free Online Lessons
1) Look for free online lessons such as the ones we offer at our new SpanishLearningCentre.com site. The link is at the bottom of this article. You can join other beginners and experience our lessons, including the mp3 audios provided.
Use Your Commuting Time
2) Some people spend as many as 10 hours a week commuting to work. Instead of listening to the radio, try an MP3 or Audio/CD course in your car. Be sure and say the words aloud, even if you are alone in your car; it may look silly to others, but you will learn faster.
Carry Flashcards
3) Don't waste time standing in line or waiting on people. Instead, create your own flashcards on 3x5 notescards. Carry 25 or so with you, and review them several times per day.
Invest in a Spanish/English Dictionary
4) It really helps to have a good book (with a Spanish/English dictionary in the back). Not everyone learns best with audios; many students need to see and read the words for them to sink into their brains. Books will fill in gaps, such as grammar, and provide a quick reference when you need to look up a word or phrase.
Language Software for Your Computer
5) Use language software on your computer. Most people enjoy the multimedia aspect and the immediate feedback. The computer is typically a patient trainer; it will allow you to click the same word dozens of times without tiring.
Join a Spanish Speaking Club
6) Join a Spanish club or class. Maybe your local high-schools or colleges have continuing or "fun" educations classes like languages. The classes are often $25 or less, and you have the benefit of learning with others, and getting feedback from a teacher.
Vacation to a Spanish Speaking Country
7) If you get a chance, visit a Spanish-speaking country, especially if you can stay in the home of a family. You will learn so much more than the typical tourist/hotel experience. The site-seeing, museums, culture and foods will all help you learn your new language.
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