Five reasons for learning Spanish

 

Reasons For Learning Spanish

 

There are many reasons for learning Spanish and I would like to list the five that I believe are the most important:

First, having a second language such as Spanish helps you feel good about yourself; like any life-skill, it enhances your self-confidence and sense of purpose. I think that is probably what the Emperor Charlemagne meant when he said,

“Having a second language is to possess a second soul”.

It is a life changing skill!

Second, learning Spanish will enable you to converse and build relationships with people from many different countries and cultures.  Spanish is the most widely spoken European language [apart from English] and is spoken in 35 countries and by about 450 million people.

Third, the cognitive processes involved in learning Spanish provide plenty of mental exercise.  This is really beneficial for anyone [working or retired] who enjoys activities that challenge the mind and wants to keep the grey matter in shape.

Fourth, to possess a second language such as Spanish open doors! Having level B2 [Common European Framework] in Spanish looks great on a CV and it shows potential employees that you  are able to linguistically defend yourself in any business meeting involving native Spanish speakers.

Fifth, visiting Spanish speaking countries becomes an adventure in which you get to develop your linguistic skills and appreciate the culture around you.  You will enjoy travelling in that country more because can communicate with its people.

At Salamanca House we bear constant witness to the positive effects that learning Spanish has on people’s lives.

For me, acquiring a second language has radically changed my life for good and I believe it can change yours too.

 

So why not give it a go?

 

Ana González

 

Director

Salamanca House

Retford

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