1. Top FIVE reasons for learning Spanish But there are many, many, many more!

2. 5. Learning Spanish is necessary to keep pace with popular culture. ¿Sabes qué? You know what? George Lopez is always using this phrase!

3. 4. Learning Spanish is actually a medical device! It decreases the chances of getting Alzheimer's and studying another language makes you smarter! Just Ask Albert Einstein. He spoke English and German.

4. 3. Spanish, Spanish everywhere. 35 million Spanish speakers in the United States. Only Mandarin, English and Hindi have more speakers. Spanish is an official language on four continents and is the mother tongue in 21 countries.

5. 2. Learning Spanish will allow you to better appreciate Hispanic culture. Learning Spanish can be the perfect excuse for enjoying the food of Spanish speaking people. Burritos, tamales, paella, papusas, arroz con frijoles, ceviche, etc.

6. 1. Learning Spanish is fun! Music? Books? Food?

7. But what about 7 th grade Spanish? ¡Español es Fantástico!

8. When does Spanish class meet? What will I learn? Can I still have a study hall? What about homework? Why should I continue taking Spanish?

9. · How often does Spanish class meet? Spanish class meets every other day, all year for 45 minutes.

10. What will I learn in 7th grade Spanish? Some topics include: Baseball and it’s Hispanic origins A Mexican folktale Geography of Spanish speaking countries

11. Make sure to read the brochure to get more info about 7 th grade Spanish. You may also contact: Señora Yencer—Indian Hills yencerk@wdmcs.org Señora Bennett—Stilwell bennetta@wdmcs.org