Why Learn Spanish?
50 Reasons Why to Study Spanish
1. Makes you smarter!
2. Helps you help more people.
3. Helps you understand other cultures.
4. Helps you discover new songs.
5. Helps you discover new foods.
6. Helps you better understand English.
7. Increases your sense of self worth.
8. Improves international travel experiences.
9. Helps you make new friends.
10. Increases your job opportunities.
11. Increases the scope of your influence.
12. Makes you more competitive when looking for a job.
13. Employee's seek applicants who can speak Spanish in nearly every
field.*
14. A large body of literature is written in Spanish.*
15. Can help you save money in college.
16. Makes you eligible to graduate high school.
17. Makes you eligible to graduate from college.
18. Spanish is the second most used language worldwide.
19. You won't have to read subtitles on foreign films.**
20. You can order dishes at the Mexican restaurant with correct
pronunciation.**
21. Creates more positive attitudes and less prejudice towards people who are
different.***
22. Improves analytical skills.***
23. It encourages critical reflection.****
24. Helps you develop practical skills that can be used in other
disciplines.****
25. Helps you gain a more profound understanding of your own culture.***
26. Creativity is increased with the study of a wold language.***
27. Improves your scores on the Math and English sections of the SAT.***
28. 4 out of 5 jobs in the U.S. are created based on foreign trade.***
29. Enhances listening and memory skills.***
30. It encouraged respect towards other peoples.***
31. It expands one's view of the world.
32. It develops higher order thinking skills.
33. Takes down barriers between people.***
34. It leads to the an appreciation of cultural diversity.***
35. It can lead to internships and study abroad opportunities.
36. It can be used on mission trips.
37. It can be fun!
38. Helps you understand Latin roots and increase understanding of English
vocabulary.
39. Helps you understand grammar concepts.
40. It makes it easier to learn a third language.
41. May encourage you to celebrate more holidays.
42. Helps you understand the Spanish channel.
43. Can help with research.
44. Can help you communicate in secret.
45. May help you get in touch with the roots of your heritage.
46. Helps keep the mind healthy.
47. Helps you understand your thought processes.
48. It keeps you up to date.
49. It's impressive.
50. It challenges yourself.
* University of Indianapolis
** Washington State University
*** Auburn University
**** St. John's University
1. Makes you smarter!
2. Helps you help more people.
3. Helps you understand other cultures.
4. Helps you discover new songs.
5. Helps you discover new foods.
6. Helps you better understand English.
7. Increases your sense of self worth.
8. Improves international travel experiences.
9. Helps you make new friends.
10. Increases your job opportunities.
11. Increases the scope of your influence.
12. Makes you more competitive when looking for a job.
13. Employee's seek applicants who can speak Spanish in nearly every
field.*
14. A large body of literature is written in Spanish.*
15. Can help you save money in college.
16. Makes you eligible to graduate high school.
17. Makes you eligible to graduate from college.
18. Spanish is the second most used language worldwide.
19. You won't have to read subtitles on foreign films.**
20. You can order dishes at the Mexican restaurant with correct
pronunciation.**
21. Creates more positive attitudes and less prejudice towards people who are
different.***
22. Improves analytical skills.***
23. It encourages critical reflection.****
24. Helps you develop practical skills that can be used in other
disciplines.****
25. Helps you gain a more profound understanding of your own culture.***
26. Creativity is increased with the study of a wold language.***
27. Improves your scores on the Math and English sections of the SAT.***
28. 4 out of 5 jobs in the U.S. are created based on foreign trade.***
29. Enhances listening and memory skills.***
30. It encouraged respect towards other peoples.***
31. It expands one's view of the world.
32. It develops higher order thinking skills.
33. Takes down barriers between people.***
34. It leads to the an appreciation of cultural diversity.***
35. It can lead to internships and study abroad opportunities.
36. It can be used on mission trips.
37. It can be fun!
38. Helps you understand Latin roots and increase understanding of English
vocabulary.
39. Helps you understand grammar concepts.
40. It makes it easier to learn a third language.
41. May encourage you to celebrate more holidays.
42. Helps you understand the Spanish channel.
43. Can help with research.
44. Can help you communicate in secret.
45. May help you get in touch with the roots of your heritage.
46. Helps keep the mind healthy.
47. Helps you understand your thought processes.
48. It keeps you up to date.
49. It's impressive.
50. It challenges yourself.
* University of Indianapolis
** Washington State University
*** Auburn University
**** St. John's University