We often hear one or two Spanish words like Adios, Gracias, Buenas tardes/noches, Si senor and a lot of others in movies. But do we see the power of the Spanish language? Do we know the significance if one knows the Spanish language? In 2005, there are a total of 350 million Spanish native speakers compared to 340 million speakers of the English language. U.S. citizens are not compelled to learn the Spanish language but globalization and economic factors pushes them to know another second language to be globally competitive. Spanish language is the second most chosen language by the U.S. citizens. Learning the Spanish language has so many benefits and could be your ticket in being successful in any endeavor you choose. Reason such as;

* Financial reasons. Spanish is spoken by twenty eight countries like Puerto Rico, Trinidad, USA, France, Argentina and etc. Spanish language became significant in the business world. Thus, employment opportunities increases in North America as Spanish became establish. U.S manufacturing job are transferred now to Latin America. The Spanish as a second language really look good in a resume when applying for one job. So, make your dream a reality by studying the Spanish language.

* Personal benefits. An online poll says that Spanish is the most sexiest and attractive accents. So, why deny being one sexy speaker! And research studies show that learning a second language has medical benefits. It slows down aging, reduces our chances of acquiring Alzheimer’s disease and improves creativity. This second language is no other than the Spanish language for it is very easy to learn. You don’t have to spend too much time boring words into your head with simple and straightforward accent.

* To be globally competitive. With the signing of NAFTA (North America Free Trade Act) there is an influx of economic interdependence with Latin America and Mexico. This would enhance the business and trade sectors of the North American countries with the Latin Americas thus to be able to compete globally and commercial, trade-wise, business people should hire or learn the language.

* Advisable to travelers. Tourists that visit Spanish speaking countries like Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rico are advised to learn Spanish to transform your travel into a great bombastic, endearing travel experience you have. Spanish people are so warm welcoming with foreigner but you will, be welcomed beyond your imagination if you knew Spanish even just the basic of language. You will find yourself in beautiful places all over Spain perhaps if you know how to communicate with the local people. If you are in Mallorca say, where a lot of German people choose to travel, wouldn’t it be great to go out at night and chat away in Spanish? You can meet new friends anywhere this way - be it playing pokern in Mallorca or lazing on the beach of Tenerife, your new language skills will help you to take 100% advatange of your holidays!

* Spanish language is popular. Name some Latin celebrities? Anyone? How about Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias and my favorite Christina Aguilera? The Spanish language is one big factor of their worldwide successes. Ricky Martin’ song “La Vida Loca” reached the as far as the Philippines. People all over the world are singing Spanish song. Spanish is everywhere, everywhere, and everywhere!

One way of being successful today in every field we choose let it be in travel, science, business is learning a second language. One of the most sought after and most studied and important language now is Spanish. You want to earn more? Be popular? Be successful? Be globally competitive? You bet! Learn the Spanish language.

In the past century schools are not very important to our ancient people, as long as they can eat three times a day, well that’s enough for them. But we admire them even though they didn’t study languages but they can understand each other. People before are very clever unlike today in our time. We cannot just talk to other countries without knowing there language. But we are not that very dull because we really try our best to find a way that we can communicate other countries through learning there languages. Our governments build some school where we can learn and study some basic language. Teachers are there to educate us and give their best effort just to teach us. Schools nowadays are very important since it is a gateway of having a better life sooner or later. Without schools we can’t even write our name or speak our own language. Though there are a lot of schools everywhere; even in the highest part of the country still we can see few schools operated. And a lot of teachers are willing to teach dangerous places especially in the mountain just to educate native people for them to compete people from the city. Through the help of our government and some missionary volunteers our native people from the mountain are now learning the modern culture we have.

The best way to learn about a culture (and the best way to learn a language) is by mixing with native people. Your language school should encourage this, organizing social events. A very reputable language school is famous for its Tapas Tours - students can pay 6€ and be taken round various bars of the city, sampling local dishes. This is great because not only do the pupils get to meet each other and interact outside of the classroom but they can also talk to teachers (who are Spanish natives) in a much more relaxed setting. However, let us point out that one should not rely on a language school to organize a whole trip! You have to have initiative too. Why not organize a games night, playing the “juegos de casino” of Spain whilst practicing Spanish and having fun? Quiz nights are also great ideas as each question can prompt discussion - the best language learning tool! Just whatever you do, make sure you do it with enthusiasm!

There are a lot of schools today especially language school for people who are interested to learn different languages. Like English language school in Dublin, if you are taking up language class in this particular school everything is possible. Ireland is of a top destination for foreign students to learn English language. Since Dublin is a friendly place where foreign students can study well with the help of there approachable teachers. The Irish College of English, this school offered a variety of courses including English language, General English and Business English. They have full time class in morning and part time class in the evening. There students are engaged in any communicative activities to develop their ability to speak and read English language. And they are aware on how to deliver an accurate English language. Teachers are given their best effort to help and support their students. And most importantly the school has a huge library with hi-speed internet access where students can use it to help them enhance their knowledge and develop their English skills.

Aside from that, school staffs are all professionals with a good experience in teaching. The school assures their students that they will give their best to teach their students the accurate methods of English language. And school provides their students complete modern facilities to learn the language. And for the teachers in that particular school also have access to the latest technology and visual training aids for language teaching in the classroom. If you want to know English language accurately then why not enroll in any language school to enhance your English skills. It is very interesting to know the different languages aside from your own language.

NOT all people from the other half of the world that English is not the official language in the United States. India may be the world’s largest democracy but to the strictest sense of the word, the United States is certainly the most democratic country in the world. The fact remains that majority of the people in the United States (Caucasian and African-American alike) speak English but because of democracy at work, lobbyists from the Hispanics, the immigrants and the Native Americans are making sure that English must not be called an official language.

Politics may well play an important role here because the Republicans are clearly the conservative ones but the Democrats are the ones who are craving for change. I personally have a line to walk here because as a Roman Catholic, I certainly cannot tolerate their stand on pro-abortion. On the other hand, I do not want the rights of the gays, the Native Americans, African-Americans and the immigrants to be trampled. The idea of making English as the official language in this country does not worry me at all.

After all, we need English to deal with entrepreneurs in this country. It’s not like Canada where half of the people speak English and the other half speak French. So there are lots of children here in the United States who direly need English education. Most of them are Hispanics and the sons and daughters of immigrants.

And that’s when I admire the conservative President Bush to come in. In 2002, he signed into law a landmark legislation called the No Child Left behind Act. The $15-billion Act is aimed to fund massive public education for children of non-English speaking immigrants as well as Hispanics and other impoverished children who cannot afford to pay private elementary and secondary schools here. Of course, this includes acquisition of the English language. And that’s where my admiration of President Bush comes in. Even if he is conservative, he certainly values the minorities in this country.

His wife, whom herself is a teacher prior to being First Lady, has also initiated in her own way the injection of English language acquisition in the education mainstream, not just in public schools but also in private schools. The First Lady, being a private citizen, can easily convince the private sector to have its own counterpart in the No Child Left behind Act. Because of her efforts, the superintendent of Roman Catholic education in Washington, DC, Patricia Weitzel-O’Neill, has initiated massive English language acquisition in her own area. Her practice is now replicated by Roman Catholic education superintendents all over the country. There are 2.3 million students in Roman Catholic high schools nationwide and all of them benefit this English language acquisition method. Because of that, 97 percent of graduates in Roman Catholic schools ultimately go to college. Now isn’t that lovely?