Spanish is Everywhere 

  • Over 500 million people worldwide speak Spanish
  • Spanish is the second most used language in international communication and in the United States.
  • Estimates indicate that by 2015 the United States will be the largest Spanish speaking country in the world
  • The Latino population is the largest minority group in the United States
  • Spanish-language news stations, Telemundo and Univision, often have higher ratings than ‘the big three’ network news shows on CBS, NBC and ABC.
  • Spanish is the 4th most common language used on the Internet.
  • Bank ATMs offer instructions in Spanish
  • The Yellow Pages in many cities adds a Spanish-language insert
  • Spanish is working its way into everyday use.

    • Wouldn’t you love to be able to order fajitas with spicy jalapeños using the proper Spanish-accented flair?

How Does This Affect You? 
Ever thought of traveling to another country to experience life over there?
      • More and more college students are experiencing study abroad and with the large number of Spanish speaking countries, knowing the language can help immensely!
      • Spanish speaking countries include Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Uruguay and Venezuela.    
      • Spanish is a Romance Language so learning to speak Spanish can help you understand other romance languages as well, such as Italian, etc. and will speed up the process of learning one of those languages.
      • Knowing Spanish enhances your future resume. Many employers seek candidates who speak both English and Spanish.
Do you want to work in the business world someday?
  • Latin American countries are becoming important trading partners. Many countries in Latin America have signed on to NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), strengthening trade and business ties between these countries and the U.S. – making the Spanish language an even more important asset for you.