why is it important to know Spanish?

Answer 1

to better enjoy a vacation in foreign spanish speaking countries.

Answer 2

Many people in the United States speak Spanish, so it is useful to be able to speak to other people. Additionally, Spanish is the official language of many countries, and is spoken by many people around the world.

Knowing a second language also looks good for colleges and prospective employers. You can increase your opportunities by learning any language.

Also, you'll find that sometimes when learning a new language, you get a better understanding of your own language.

Or, you could always talk to someone who knows Spanish about someone who doesn't know Spanish and they wouldn't even know.:P

Answer 3

Well, if you are in high school, you need pass 2 spanish courses to go to a well-respected college. And the honest answer is...America is becoming over populated with mexicans that will only speak spanish so you might as well learn it at an early age and get a leg up so you can keep up. Thats all I got man (not a racist, just making a fact)

Answer 4

There are many reasons. We desperately need the Spanish speaking immigrant workers here in America. We should at least learn their language so we can work together. With open communication the world is a much better place. Why shouldn't we? Why should we (getting lazier all the time) Americans be the only country not to learn 2 languages? It's a beautiful language. Perhaps if I spoke one of the languages of my maternal (Irish) or paternal (Norwegian) great grandparents, I wouldn't feel the need to speak another language to communicate with another world community. How many Americans today can speak the original tongues of their forefathers?

Answer 5

Where I live, it's really important since basically everyone who doesn't speak English speaks Spanish.

It's especially important to learn in the US, where 1 out of 3 people or something speak Spanish, I think so that we can all communicate and get things done.

Answer 6

It's not necessarily important to one's career to know another language. I used to live in South Florida, where there are a lot of Spanish speaking people. Many employers want people who can speak that language but according to people I've talked to who learned it as a second language, they only want native speakers. They don't want people who speak it with an accent.

Answer 7

In my vast experience, I have discovered that it is the key to tapping into the "Hispanic dollar." It has been conclusively proven in survey after survey, study after study, that Hispanic families spend more than any other ethnic group.
When I worked as a travel agent, I was the only Spanish-speaking agent in our office. We would have lost a whole bunch of business to other agencies if I had not been there to help the people who tripped into our office wanting to purchase tickets to Mexico, Central and South America who just happened to not be proficient in English. Word got around and our numbers grew as a result. Like it or not, the "Hispanic dollar" speaks very loudly in the marketplace!

Answer 8

It's not important for me at all, because I rarely come across Spanish speaking people. If you live in or near such a community then knowing a bit of their language would be beneficial to you and them and can bridge cultural divides.

Answer 9

In the US, you have as many as 35 million Spanish-speakers. If you want to do business with them, Spanish is a must.
Spanish is also the official language of eighteen nations in the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, from Tijuana to Tierra del Fuego. Mexico is one of the world's most populous nations, and also has one of the twelve biggest economies in the world. Argentina is also a big country, and the 23rd biggest economy in the world.
Spain, in Europe, has the fifth biggest economy and population in the European Union. It is poised to overtake Italy in per capita income in five years.
If you go for culture, Spanish is one of the five major languages of the Western world, with significant contributions in literature, music, dance and spirituality. It is the language of Cervantes and Ruben Dario, of De Falla and Albeniz, of Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross. Spain had a lot to do with the history of the Americas - including California, Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico.

Answer 10

Being fluent in Spanish can boost your career opportunities, since many employers are looking for applicants who know more than one language. Spanish is a commonly spoken language in the states, English aside.

Answer 11

Probably, possibly because the Spanish speaking people, have outnumbered all the other races, and it is just a matter of time, before they take over. Have a very good night.