1. Why Learn a Foreign Language?
Adapted from Jarold H. Weatherford’s article, “Personal Benefits of Foreign Language Study.”
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2. Why Should I learn Spanish?
Communicate with neighbors
Help People
Better Understanding of English
Employment
Travel
Study Abroad
Understanding of Culture
Others
Your Own

3. Brain Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language
Better Problem Solver
Greater Capacity and Mental Flexibility
Understanding of Language Structure
Higher Grades in all Subject Areas
Higher SAT/ACT scores

4. Difference in SAT Scores
NO FL: 366V/409M
1 YR: 378V/416M
2 YR: 417V/463M
5 YR: 504V/535

5. Why should I learn Spanish?
Easier to learn Spanish than other languages like English
Cultural Understanding
Make friends
Learn about art, music, literature and film
Fun and Cool
Can help you learn a 3rd language even easier

6. Where is Spanish spoken?
Spanish is the primary language for 22 countries.

7. Where is Spanish spoken?
Argentina
Belize
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Gibraltar

8. Where is Spanish spoken?
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Puerto Rico
Spain
Uruguay
Venezuela

9. Where else is Spanish spoken?
Think of other places Spanish is spoken around the world.