Why should you learn Spanish for business? Business Insider listed these six reasons why business professionals should practice Spanish:

1. Construction management, media, and nursing are some of the industries with increasing demand for Spanish-speakers.
2. If you learn Spanish you can read books written in Spanish and watch Spanish-language movies without subtitles.
3. Many popular vacation destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain, and South America are populated with Spanish-speakers (important if you work in the tourism and hospitality field).
4. Spanish grammar is similar to English grammar, making it one of the easier language for English-speakers to learn.
5. Spanish is the fastest-growing non-English language in the U.S. It’s estimated that Spanish is spoken by 12.9 million Americans.
6. The British government considers Spanish the most important non-English language for British citizens to learn.

The Huffington Post also recently gave a list of reasons why Americans should consider going to Spanish school. They included the following:

• By learning Spanish, you allow yourself to remain independent and not rely on interpreters when in Spanish-speaking settings.
• Children are increasingly learning Spanish, so you can study Spanish to communicate with your children.
• Doctors, lawyers, social workers, and other professionals can communicate directly with Spanish-speaking clients.
• Learning Spanish actually helps improve your understanding of the English language because of their common Latin root.
• Learning Spanish helps you travel for work and/or work abroad.
• Those who study Spanish stand out in a fiercely competitive employment market.

All of these reasons and more make the effort of attending a Spanish school worthwhile. Challenge yourself and learn the language to help yourself in business and in life.