Why learn Spanish? 9 reasons that will convince you
Having so many languages in the world, you’ll wonder why learning Spanish is a good idea. Here I share 10 reasons that will convince you.
1. Discover the world:
Spanish is the official language of 20 different countries and it’s widely spoken by other countries like Marruecos, Philipines or Belize. If you love to travel, here you have a good reason to learn Spanish.
Also, these are some of the amazing places located in Spanish speaking countries. We all know that if you can speak the language of the country you’re visiting, your experience there will be way better:
2. Boost your career overseas:
Spanish is spoken in more than 20 countries and most of them are emerging markets. Different companies have found opportunities to growth in these markets and they need professionals to help them do it. Speaking Spanish can help you to overstep cultural gaps that sometimes can make the business harder. –Download for free my toolkit to help you learn Spanish.
3. Meet different people
I think languages connect people, and get you closer to new stories and people who can enrich your life. This is an awesome reason why you learning Spanish is a great idea.
Speaking Spanish will help you to develop a friendship with a latin, and trust me, there aren’t better friends than the latinos. Moreover, Spanish is a romantic language and as spoken by half a million people. You may expand your dating candidates ;). -Download for free my toolkit to help you learn Spanish.
4. Exercise your brain:
Learning a new language is always a good idea. Your brain will get stronger, your memory will be expand. furthermore, if you learn a second language, your brain will be healthier when you became older. it’s proven that bilingualism can stave off the effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia by years. Also experts have discover that multilingual speakers are more creative than monolingual speakers.
4. Create links to different cultures:
Language learning is a inmersion of a new culture and for sure, a great way to expand your horizon.
With Spanish you will get closer to latin culture, well known for it’s nice and funny people, delicious food and dances that invite you to join the party.
5. Because you will love Spanish language
Spanish have something we can explain. Most of the people fall in love with the way the words sound in Spanish. This language have a certain magic that invite you to join the conversations, to understad the perfect syncrony of it’s grammar.
6. Masterpieces of literature
You can read 11 master pieces that won a Nobel Prize in literature, in the original language they were written. If you love poetry and fantastic stories, then this might be a good reason to learn Spanish.
7. Great parties
Many of the greatest parties of the world happen in spanish speaking countries, some of these parties are La Tomatina (Spain), La Batalla del vino (spain), Ultra Music (United States, specifically Miami where you will speak spanish), El Carnaval de Barranquilla (Colombia) and others.
8. You already know 30% of vocabulary
English and Spanish share the root of 30% of their vocabulary as they come from latin. This make it easier to learn. –10 lies about Spanish language.
9. Why learn Spanish? It’s a step forward
Spanish is a great language gateway. If you speak Spanish, then you can easily learn Portuguese, Italian and French.
After these 9 reasons I believe you already know why learning Spanish is a great idea. If you have other reason please comment bellow. In Español con Maria we work to help you become fluent in Spanish. Check our 40 days to learn Spanish challenge course.