Why study Spanish?

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Why study Spanish?


Why study French?	Why study German?	Why study Spanish?

	Spanish is spoken by 350 million people in the world
	Spanish is the official language in 20 countries world wide
	Many American businesses have branch offices employing American workers in Spanish speaking countries
	Spanish is an official language of the United Nations
	After English, Spanish is the most commonly spoken language in the USA
	Speaking Spanish is an important job skill for all levels of employment - entry level to management
	Spanish is useful in careers in law enforcement, human services, medical services, education, tourism, business, and the arts and humanities