The World Speaks Spanish. Maybe Our Children Should, Too…

Spanish is everywhere. It fills the air in the colorful mercados of Mexico City, echoes through the cobblestone streets of Madrid, and rings out in the vibrant neighborhoods of Miami, Los Angeles, and Chicago. With more than 500 million native speakers and another 75 million who speak it as a second language, Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages on the planet. Its influence is only growing. For parents and educators thinking about the languages children should learn, the case for Spanish is compelling. And it seems the earlier the start, the better.