Why study Spanish?

• Spanish is the second most used language in international communication, the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world.

• Countries in Latin America are strengthening and expanding their economies; they are important trading partners.

• By acquiring fluency, it is possible to understand enough to be able communicate with people who speak different languages, particularly those that are also Romance based.?

• Employment opportunities increase for those who are fluent in both Spanish and English.

• To study the literature of great writers and thinkers, art and other cultural manifestations without losing anything ?in translation.?