Learning Spanish as a second language is considered important in the modern society. If you want to be relevant today, learn Spanish, the common thinking goes. There are, however, some segments of the population that remain passive and bypass the importance of learning to speak Spanish. And there are also those who continuously put off the desire to learn because of several reasons. Some say they dont have enough time. Some say it is costly. Others still think it is impractical.
Sadly, this way of thinking results from poor knowledge of the Spanish language and misguided expectations. And to emphasize the importance of learning Spanish, it is only necessary to eliminate the wrong perception of most people and replace it with the following truths.
1. You have ample opportunities to speak Spanish.
Some ask, Why learn Spanish when you actually wont be able to use it? There are millions of Spanish-speaking people walking on the planet, and it is nearly impossible not to have someone you can speak to. In the United States alone, the Hispanic population is growing, making Spanish the second language. So when you walk in school, grocery stores, theaters, or malls, there would always be opportunities for you to use the language in actual conversations. In all likelihood, your own neighborhood might even have Spanish-speaking residents. If, however, you cant find that opportunity locally, there is always the possibility of going past geographical borders and making friends with Spanish-speaking people, albeit online. The thing is, wherever you are, Spanish will most likely be useful in many occasions.
2. You get to be more competent.
Being bilingual is an immutable competence. If you learn a second language, Spanish in this case, you will be able to learn more than most people can. Remember that Spanish is spoken in different continentsfrom Africa to Asiaand to have the ability to understand and gain access to many cultures and people means you can explore most of the world. Just imagine the feeling of defying all your limitations. That, in itself, is a reward.
3. You will have fun while learning.
Learning Spanish is hard; its a given. In fact, learning any foreign language is not easy. But although it is quite hard, learning Spanish is not without fun. The sense of achievement of pronouncing a word right, or constructing a sentence right, or naming a word right is for many Spanish learners a source of enjoyment. And every time they do good, they get all the more motivated. But if they dont, they dont easily give up, because they look forward to their ultimate reward: finally speaking Spanish fluently. If that is your motivation too, you will be able to overlook the troubles and see all the fun in learning.
When you get right down to it, the major purpose for learning to speak Spanish is to be able to communicate better. And if there is only one thing that would qualify the importance of learning the language, it is that purpose.