15 Impressive Reasons To Learn Spanish
Have you ever asked yourself about the reasons behind the desire of so many people to learn Spanish? Well in this list I will explore how learning a new language can be an enormous life experience with plentiful advantages.
Even if we all have different needs, dreams, and aspirations, and our personal goals might be different, there are a few commonalities.
Millions of people in the world speak Spanish, and as a Spanish speaker myself I must say that I enjoy sharing this language and related culture and traditions with those who are interested in learning it.
So, let’s explore these 15 impressive reasons why it is important to learn Spanish.
15 Impressive Reasons To Learn Spanish
There are hundreds of lists like this one but I can assure you that I took my time crafting this blog post to give you the ultimate 15 reasons to learn Spanish. I will cover why learning Spanish will be beneficial for you, how it can make your life better, and how it can help you improve in other aspects of your life.
Let’s begin!
1. Spanish Is the Second Most Spoken Language in the World
When we talk about the number of native speakers, Spanish is the second most spoken language in this category, with 460 million people. But Spanish is also a popular language to learn, with 74 million people studying it around the world! It is also the third most used language on the Internet and the second most used one when publishing scientific texts.
So, if you are searching for reasons to learn Spanish, being able to communicate with a lot of people online, in real life, and to study is a huge motivation!
2. Spanish Is the Second Largest Language Spoken in the United States
Just as Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, it is also the second one in the United States! And that is probably one of the most important reasons to learn Spanish in the US. There are approximately 53 million people who speak Spanish in the US and, according to CNN, 41 million of those are native Spanish speakers.
There are many probable reasons as to why so many people speak Spanish in the United States, like migration, globalization, politics, and how close the States are to Latin America, and the need to efficiently communicate with the people of the region.
3. Spanish Is a Language With Future
Learning a language that is slowly, but surely growing steadily is a great reason to learn Spanish.
According to the Language Magazine, during this last decade, the number of Native Spanish speakers went up 30% thanks to the increase of the Latin American and Spanish population, and more than 60% in matters of students around the world. It is estimated that in the year 2030 7.5% of the world’s population will know Spanish.
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4. Spanish Is Easy To Learn
One of the most popular reasons to learn Spanish is because of how easy it can be! Now, don’t get me wrong, as any other language or ability, Spanish needs its fair share of compromise and effort, but that doesn’t mean it is particularly hard.
Because Spanish is a romance language—which are those languages that derive from Latin, like Italian and French—there are many words you are already using in your everyday life that share its roots and pronunciation in Spanish!
Also, Spanish is a really straightforward language because it is a phonetic language and most words are pronounced as they are spelled.
If you are interested in learning more about Spanish roots in other languages, you can check out our 40 Spanish Words That Came From Arabic post.
5. You Can Make Your Family Bilingual
Learning with your family can be one of the best reasons to learn Spanish because you will help each other out through the process and practice together.
Children have the great advantage of being able to gain fluency fast and are great at pronouncing unfamiliar and foreign words. Of course, it can be a bit more difficult for adults, but it is completely possible to learn at any age!
Having a space to practice Spanish constantly and with encouragement is important to really master this beautiful language, and what a better place it can be than our own homes. Learning to speak Spanish at an early age can make these courses less stressful, more enjoyable, and ultimately, more rewarding.
Here are some cool topics to enjoy as a family in Spanish!
6. You Can Get a Cool Job
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, interpreters and translators have work opportunities that are expected to increase by 46% between 2012 and 2022. In 2019, the median salary for these jobs was US$51,830 dollars with chances of increasing over the next few years, thanks to the constant demand for Spanish speakers in important work fields like medicine, law, and education.
Here are some of our best blog posts that can help you achieve your dream job:
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7. You Can Travel More Easily To Spanish-speaking Countries
Traveling is one of the most common reasons to learn Spanish, and it makes complete sense when you discover that learning Spanish. Besides, practicing it while you visit any Spanish-speaking country can make your stay something more genuine and organic.
While a lot of native Spanish speakers in Latin America also know English, we will always be more comfortable speaking Spanish. When a visitor takes the time to try to communicate in our language, even if it is not perfect, we will always make you feel right at home.
It is amazing how many more experiences and connections you can make with the locals when the language barrier is almost non-existent.
Want to begin and do a list of places to visit? Here are some blog posts to help you out:
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8. You Will Get a Better Understanding of Diversity
Since 1965 the number of immigrants in the United States have more than quadrupled to the point that to this day at least 13.5% of the total US population are immigrants, and this number is expected to grow in the next decades.
You can read more about this topic here, but in summary, more immigrants means a more diverse society, because each person that moves to live in another country brings with them their beliefs, language, traditions, and even their own way of thinking.
With time all those elements evolve, merge, and transform with those from the locals and that enrich our societies.
Learning Spanish opens your eyes to a diverse world, and encourages conversations around diversity, culture, and respecting others.
This is one of my favorite reasons to learn Spanish! Here are some blog posts that I handpicked for you so you can learn more about the diversity of the Spanish speaking countries:
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- All About The Quinceañera Birthday Celebration in Latin America
9. You Can Access Content in Spanish!
If you are a lover of arts and media, you will love this reason to learn Spanish!
Foreign media like videos, movies, and television programs are a great way to learn about other countries’ cultures and points of view. However, it can be really hard to get a grasp of those elements when the media you consume is dubbed or translated!
Learning Spanish opens a door of hundreds, if not thousands of possibilities of new media to consume. Books, movies, songs, even video games, and news! And the best part is that you can share this with your friends and family and understand the trending topics in Latin America!
If you are interested in enjoying some Spanish media, here are some of our posts to give you some ideas!
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10. Learn About Hispanic American Culture and Heritage
Like any other continent in the world, the American continent is full of diversity, and Latin America is an excellent example of this!
While Latin America shares a lot, like celebrations, language, and even family names, they are completely different from one another and pride themselves in their culture and traditions that have been practiced since before the Spanish conquered Latin America.
There are also a lot of important Hispanoamerican figures that have changed the world in one way or another, so it is always good to learn about them, especially if visiting Latin America and making significant connections is one of your reasons to learn Spanish.
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Wow! We already explored 10 reasons to learn Spanish! But the next 5 are as important as the first 10 on this list!
Let’s continue!
11. Improve Your Cognition and Decision-making Abilities
Recent studies prove that thinking in a foreign tongue may reduce decision biases. This means that learning Spanish can actually improve your cognition and decision-making abilities and help you make better decisions in your daily life and in life-changing situations. This is amazing!
Here is an interesting post on 18 Enjoyable Career Options for Spanish Majors, so you can take them into consideration for your future decisions!
12. Earn More Money
If earning more money and getting better pay are part of your reasons to learn Spanish, I have great news for you!
According to a study conducted by the journal The Economist, a person who knows more than one language may be able to earn anywhere from $50,000 to $125,000 extra just by knowing how to speak another foreign language.
If you need more proof, check out our 8 Reasons Why Bilingual Employees Get Paid More blog post!
13. Prepare To Study or Work Abroad
A lot of people have academic reasons to learn Spanish, because it is a great first option to study, even since elementary school, and it is also available in most high schools as an Advanced Placement (AP) test, as well as an SAT II subject test.
This means that Spanish can be a great tool to prepare your children to study abroad. If you are a high school student, it can help you get scholarships and work opportunities abroad because most places want to contact people with strong knowledge of the language.
Want to begin to prepare to study or work abroad? Please check out these trending topics in our blog!
14. Enrich Your Sense of Purpose
Learning Spanish can help you find another purpose in life!
I know it sounds dramatic, but learning other languages is a great way to keep yourself motivated, expand your goals for life, and find new dreams!
Learning Spanish, being such a popular language nowadays, will help you communicate more easily with those around you, and even with only a basic understanding of the language you can start and carry conversations that will enrich your life.
Inspire yourself with these amazing blog posts about important Hispanic figures with great purposes:
- Sonia Sotomayor: The First Hispanic Woman to Serve the U.S. Supreme Court
- Dolores Huerta: One of the Most Influential Labor Activists of the 10th Century
15. Expand Your Interests
Expanding your interests is one of the best reasons to learn Spanish!
While expanding your interest doesn’t have something like “practical use,” it is a great way to become aware of what else is going on in the world, get in contact with other people, and create strong bonds and friendships.
There are a lot of things that Latin American people enjoy doing that might interest you, or things that you can share with them that they might like! Artists, books, forms of arts, and points of view.
The world is so diverse and beautiful that any exchange with other people enriches your life and opens a lot of possibilities of activities and interests for you to enjoy and appreciate!
Here are some interesting cultural blog posts that may interest you!
- An Exploration of Colombia’s Unique Coffee Culture
- A Look at How the Guatemalan Government Works
- Why Everyone’s Talking About South America’s Chicha Drink
What Are You Waiting For?
As you can see, the benefits and reasons to learn Spanish are abundant! You can advance in your career, meet new people, expand your horizons and trace new goals. Even if you just want to do it for fun, the effort you will put into learning a new language will prove beneficial in more than just one way.
Here at Homeschool Spanish Academy, we want to accompany you and help you reach your Spanish learning goals. Our native Spanish-speaking teachers are prepared to make your time and your money worthwhile so you can become a fluent Spanish speaker. Don’t hesitate and try this for yourself! Sign up today for a free Spanish class and let us be part of your learning journey. You won’t regret it!
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