| Is anybody you know a Spanish speaker? | | | | also develop a better cultural understanding. Think |
| California and Texas residents almost definitely | | | | about everything you've learned and opinions |
| know at least one person who speaks fluent | | | | you've formed about your own culture through |
| Spanish. Statistics indicate that nearly 50% of all | | | | books. Now think about how much you would |
| Hispanics in the United States reside in those two | | | | broaden your cultural horizons by simply being able |
| states. | | | | read Spanish books and newspapers; you will be |
| In fact, I live in southern California and at least | | | | exposed to a new world of thinking and feeling. |
| 25% of the people I know speak Spanish. I only | | | | Spanish is easy to learn as far as learning |
| know a few dozen words in Spanish, despite the | | | | languages goes. Spanish and English vocabulary is |
| number of Spanish speakers that surround me. In | | | | very similar. Besides, Spanish is easy to ready -- |
| the near future, it is a fact I plan to change! | | | | even for a beginner. |
| Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish? Learning | | | | Are you a people person? After you learn Spanish |
| another language translates to a great many | | | | you'll be able to help the people in your daily life |
| benefits, and speaking Spanish may be even | | | | even more all thanks to your ability to |
| more beneficial than you know if you live in the | | | | communicate in at least two languages And visa |
| United States. | | | | versa: you can ask for help from people that you |
| The job market recognizes the value of Spanish | | | | normally couldn't speak to. |
| speakers, making them a sought after resource | | | | If you need another reason to convince you to |
| for companies of all shapes and sizes. | | | | learn Spanish, consider the fact that you will be |
| Communicating with customers as a Spanish | | | | able to experience the heart of your local Spanish |
| speaker can immediately increase your potential | | | | culture. There are a plethora of restaurants and |
| customer base. What does this mean for you as | | | | clubs where Spanish is the predominant language |
| an employee? It means a higher salary and | | | | spoken. You probably won't be going there if you |
| increased marketability to employers. If you are | | | | don't speak Spanish. However once you know the |
| not being recognized with the benefits of being a | | | | basics, you will find it less intimidating to visit |
| Spanish and English speaker, if I were you, I | | | | predominantly Spanish-speaking establishments. |
| would entertain the thought of new employment. | | | | Would you like to instantly expand the number of |
| It could mean a substantial raise in your income! | | | | cable channels you watch? It's a real kick in the |
| If you ever escape to Mexico like so many | | | | pants if you've never watched Spanish television! |
| southern Californians, you know that the street | | | | No doubt that the Spanish culture is thriving in just |
| vendors pump up prices for their non Spanish | | | | about every Spanish program. You might even be |
| speaking customers. If you speak the language | | | | surprised as a first time viewer, if you really listen |
| you're probably going to be treated better, which | | | | to what is being said! Spanish radio stations are on |
| equates to lower prices and better overall service. | | | | the same wavelength; the formats between |
| Not only will you encounter better prices when | | | | English and Spanish radio differ drastically. |
| you travel to Spanish speaking countries, you will | | | | |