Welcome to Spanish 1S Why (por qué) learn Spanish?
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Welcome to Spanish 1S
Why (por qué) learn Spanish?
There are endless reasons to learn Spanish!!!! You won’t regret it!! Here are a just a few reasons why!!!
Spanish is the 3rd most spoken language in the world after Chinese and English; it is the 2nd most widely spoken language; it is the 2nd most used language in Business.
Welcome to a day in Spanish!
Enter room and get seated Take out your word of the day template La Fecha (the date) Communicative/Writing Activities Group work Exit Sentence Homework:Consult Schoolwires
¿Por qué estás aquí?
Why are you here?
“I SPEAK ENGLISH (the most
important language), SO I DON’T HAVE TO LEARN A
‘FOREIGN’ LANGUAGE’.”Most natively spoken languages in the world:
1. Mandarin Chinese 2. Spanish 3. English 4. Hindi/Urdu 5. Arabic
Why Study a Second Language?
Academically exposes you to modes of thought outside of your native
language develops your intellect; teaches you how to learn. The College
Board has demonstrated a positive correlation between the study of foreign language and improved scores on the SAT. These benefits on the verbal portion of the test outweighed even prolonged study of English.
improves the knowledge of your own language through comparison and contrast with the foreign language
Research indicates that knowing and using two languages reduces your chances of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease. Other studies show that studying languages can improve your memory and slow age-related decline in mental acuity.
Why Study a Second Language?
Economically in the global economy, language study gives you an advantage over other applicants in the job market – both for international and domestic companies and positions.
The #1 fastest-growing market in America is Hispanic consumers
Why Study a Second Language?
Years of foreign language
required for graduation at many colleges
and universities:
2 to 3 years
Culturallyteaches and encourages respect for other peoples by broadening your experiences and expanding your view of the world and expands opportunities for travel and leisure activity (reading, viewing foreign films)
Why Spanish?Spanish Around the World
Worldwide, Spanish is the #2 most natively spoken language, and the #3 most spoken language overall.
Why Spanish?Spanish Around the World
Spanish is the official language of 14 nations, and the de-facto national language of 6 more.
Why Spanish?Spanish Around the World
Top 5 Spanish-speaking countries in the world (by population):
• There are more than 45 million Spanish-speakers in the US, and more than 6 million students currently studying the language.
• Native Spanish speakers make up at least 13% of the US population (as of 2012)
Why Spanish? Spanish in the United States
Why Spanish? Spanish in the United States
• The population of Spanish-speakers (both native and bilingual) is projected to grow 45% over the next two decades, adding 12.4 million Spanish-speakers. By 2025, the number of Spanish-speaking Americans will surpass 40 million.
Palabra del dia: Palabra del dia: veranoveranoEn el verano me gusta nadar (to swim) en la piscina.
Me gusta comer (to eat) hamburguesas en el verano .
La fecha the dateHoy es _______ el______ de_________ 2015 day # month
Write the days of the week in order beginning with Lunes (Monday)
Objective: Re-use the word Objective: Re-use the word of the day of the day verano and verano and something you learned something you learned
today. today.
John le gusta comer hamburguesas en el verano.
palabra del dia: capital
Los Países Los Países HispanohablantesHispanohablantes
México y laAmérica Central
La América del Sur
EspañaCuba
La RepúblicaDominicana
Puerto Rico
Las Islas del caribe
Los Estados Unidos
Washington D.C.
México y la América Central
México
Guatemala
El Salvador
Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa RicaPanamá
San José
San Salvador
La Ciudad de Guatemala
Tegucigalpa
La Ciudad de México
Managua
La Ciudad de Panamá
La América del SurVenezuela
Colombia
Ecuador
Perú
BoliviaParaguay
Chile Uruguay
Argentina
Buenos Aires
La Paz
Sucre
Santiago
Bogotá
Quito
Asunción
Lima
Montevideo
Caracas
Las Islas del caribe
Europa
Cuba
PuertoRico
La RepúblicaDominicana
La Habana
Santo Domingo
San Juan
Madrid
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