five very good reasons why you should learn Spanish now

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¿Hablas español? If not, it might be a good time to start taking Spanish lessons now. Not only is Spanish the second most frequently spoken language in the US and a very dominant language in the world; it is also pleasing to your ear to hear or say something in Spanish. Here are five very good reasons why we think you need to learn Spanish sooner rather than later.

1. Stand out in our competitive job market. When looking at resumes of two equally qualified candidates, employers in all fields say they will choose a candidate who can speaks another language, especially Spanish, over a monolingual candidate. According to New American Economy, “in 2015, the number of U.S. job ads listing Spanish as a desired skill increased by roughly 150 percent compared to job ads listed in 2010.”
   
2. Learn the second most studied language in the world. Spanish is spoken by 500 million people with a growing trend of 600 million by 2050. Spanish is the second most studied language in the world. The United States has almost 40 million native Spanish speakers.
   
3. Spanish is your key to many travel destinations. Being able to communicate in Spanish will help you to discover countries like Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Belize, Aruba, and of course Spain.
   
4. You can enjoy reading amazing books in the original language. There is nothing like reading a book in its original language. If you speak Spanish, you have an opportunity to enjoy books written by Miguel de Cervantes,Gabriel García Márquez, Roberto Bolaño, Mario Vargas Llosa, and many more.
   
5. It’s easy to learn. Spanish is spelled phonetically and many of the words are similar to English. Immersion will not be a problem for you, especially if you live in California, New York, Florida or the Southwest.
   

Have we convinced you yet? Give us a call at 804-997-9308 or email at [email protected] to start your Spanish exploration today.

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