Because we live in a global society, children will benefit from knowing more than one language. Specifically, they’ll benefit from learning Spanish.
There are several reasons why. Some of the benefits of teaching Spanish to your children include the following:
- Cultural understanding: Learning Spanish will help your kids understand and appreciate other cultures and Hispanic cultural contributions. The essence of language and culture gets lost when it’s translated. Thus, first-hand contact with Spanish will enrich their cultural understanding of Hispanic culture.
- Career opportunities: About 12 percent of U.S. residents speak Spanish at home, meaning a growing number of jobs require employees to know Spanish, too.
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