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How is it important to learn Spanish, as opposed to other foreign languages? Qualifications for college (applications) Communicate with your family Qualifications for a job! Travel Problem-Solving in many situations (medical) General translating Ambassadors Customer Service Politics

List at least 3 Spanish words that an English speaker would recognize and/or use in America? FOODS: taco, burrito, chalupa, nachos, churros, tortilla, quesadilla, queso, jalapeno, chipotle, enchilada, fajitas, etc. español color amigo chico / chica no sí gracias hola adíos agua

List at least 4 countries where Spanish is an official and/or important Language: GuatemalaColombiaDominican UruguayVenezuela Republic MexicoPanamaPuerto Rico ChileCosta RicaNicaragua SpainPeruBolivia CubaHonduras El SalvadorEcuador ArgentinaParaguay

List a few states / cities in United States with Spanish names: New MexicoSan Antonio FloridaSanta Fe TexasSanta Barbara CaliforniaEl Paso ArizonaMontana San DiegoColorado San JoseLas Vegas San FrancisoLos Angeles

When could speaking Spanish be helpful in the United States? Mexican restaurants Job applications Starting a business; hiring employees Helping students with language needs College applications Emergencies

Does anyone in your family speak Spanish? Who? Are there any native speakers in your family?