1. Why learn Spanish? ¿Por qué aprender español? Why do you want to learn Spanish?

2. Spanish is everywhere in the U.S.……… Names of states (Colorado, Florida, Nevada) Cities (Amarillo, San Diego) Rivers (Rio Grande) Island(s) (San Juan, Catalina) Restaurants and stores Radio and t.v. stations Spanish words have become part of the English language: plaza, tornado Names of states (Colorado, Florida, Nevada) Cities (Amarillo, San Diego) Rivers (Rio Grande) Island(s) (San Juan, Catalina) Restaurants and stores Radio and t.v. stations Spanish words have become part of the English language: plaza, tornado

3. Spanish helps us connect……… Spanish will help you communicate with others. Spanish is the 2 nd most common language in the U.S. Spanish is the 3 rd most spoken language in the world. You can order in a restaurant, ask for something in a market, get directions. Speak to schoolmates who are learning English Practice Spanish with a native speaker Spanish will help you communicate with others. Spanish is the 2 nd most common language in the U.S. Spanish is the 3 rd most spoken language in the world. You can order in a restaurant, ask for something in a market, get directions. Speak to schoolmates who are learning English Practice Spanish with a native speaker

4. Learn about….. New food Music Customs Celebrations Countries Be curious about other countries and those around you! New food Music Customs Celebrations Countries Be curious about other countries and those around you!

5. Be challenged………. Studying Spanish is hard It is more than just vocabulary and grammar. It can take years to master The end result is priceless…….. The road ahead looks bright! Studying Spanish is hard It is more than just vocabulary and grammar. It can take years to master The end result is priceless…….. The road ahead looks bright!

6. Speaking English and Spanish…… Will help on job applications Applications to college Is useful in many, many careers – Doctor--Social Worker – Nurse--Airlines – Teacher--Customer Service – Lawyer-- Translator (hospital, courts etc.) Will help on job applications Applications to college Is useful in many, many careers – Doctor--Social Worker – Nurse--Airlines – Teacher--Customer Service – Lawyer-- Translator (hospital, courts etc.)

7. Get ahead in a competitive world Learn Spanish!!