A few good reasons for learning Spanish

• Communication
  There are about 322 million people world wide who speak Spanish as first language. It is the first language in Spain, many Latin American countries like Argentine, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela and others. There is a significant number of US citizens who speak Spanish as first language.
  
  
• Business & Education
  Latin American countries are important trade partners and their economic importance will likely increase in future. Spanish language media, television and film production business are alive and kicking, offering a multitude of career chances. Spanish is one of the European Union's major languages, too.
  
  
• Culture & Entertainment
  Spanish culture is full of traditions and exciting contemporary developments. Latin rhythms like Salsa, Merengue, Flamenco or Rumba have influenced dancing and music alike. It is great to be able to read the works of great writers like Cervantes, García Márquez, Vargas Llosa or Isabel Allende in Spanish. Architecture and art have been shaped by the contributions of Picasso, Velázquez, Dalí or Gaudí.