| ou aware that a third of the world’s | | | | partnership of Julio and Enrique Iglesias who, across |
| population today speak the Spanish language? You | | | | time, continue to serenade the world with their |
| can travel the globe and somehow find a | | | | ballads. Though music knows no boundaries, it would |
| Spanish-language speaker to ask directions from, to | | | | be great to sing to and understand the lyrics, si? |
| ask help from and give assistance to, and to befriend | | | | Thus, learn Spanish now and be able to listen with all |
| and have business with. Learning Spanish, however, is | | | | your heart and mind! |
| most rewarding if you take the time to see its | | | | Where You Need to Be When in Spain |
| original birthplace in Spain. After all, the elements that | | | | Travelling to Spain lets you appreciate the beauty of |
| gave Spanish its distinctiveness can best be | | | | the country, its people, and its language. |
| appreciated in the midst of Spanish culture, si? | | | | Treat the party animal in you by visiting Ibiza. |
| It’s equally astonishing and heartwarming to | | | | Acquaint yourself to a different kind of partying, |
| know that a third of the world is able to fluently | | | | ever heard of disco sunrises? Shake your bon-bon to |
| communicate in Spanish. But nothing could be more | | | | famous international hits and choose from a variety |
| fulfilling in learning the said language than actually going | | | | of parties ranging from foam to water parties. Ibiza |
| to Spain. | | | | is not just all fun as it also hosts World Heritage sites. |
| The persons and places that compose the Spanish | | | | If you’re into structures and architectural |
| culture should inspire anyone to learn about the | | | | wonder, visit Cordoba. It outlines a number of ancient |
| vastness of their language. English adaptations of the | | | | ruins, religious buildings such as the Mezquita, and civil |
| masterpieces of these Spanish artists and directors | | | | and military buildings like the Palace of Viana. |
| are available but experiencing them in their original | | | | Barcelona and Madrid are also known for their |
| language stimulates all of your five senses --- making | | | | historical spots and jaw-dropping architecture. |
| the experience more rewarding. | | | | True, you may visit these wonderful places without |
| Famous Spanish-Speaking People | | | | having to learn Spanish but this puts you among the |
| One primary benefit of knowing how to speak the | | | | average tourists. So why not be among those who |
| Spanish language is the ability to appreciate the | | | | are more than ordinary? Otherwise, you’ll just |
| magnificent works of famous directors, actors and | | | | be adding to the population of those who go to |
| artists without having to rely on hard-to-follow | | | | Spain not having a bagful of Spanish phrases. |
| subtitles. A consequence of using the English | | | | Food and wine are among the passions of the |
| adaptation of their masterpieces is the fact that | | | | Spaniards. Who could ever forget siesta? Oh yes, |
| some of films’ original meaning are lost in | | | | while mingling with the warm Spaniards during meals, |
| translation. | | | | you may also take this chance to learn Spanish |
| Take for instance Entre Tinieblas and Habla con Ella | | | | firsthand. After all, nothing beats learning the language |
| of the Academy Award winner Pedro Aldomovar. If | | | | from the masters themselves. Of course, you cannot |
| you’re fluent enough in Spanish to appreciate | | | | enjoy all these if you don’t treat yourself |
| these movies in their original language, you’ll | | | | with a trip to Spain. |
| know why such director is labeled as the enfant | | | | Need we also mention the numerous Spanish |
| terrible of Spanish cinema. Again, be transported into | | | | holidays? There you can pamper yourself with your |
| the other part of the world through the incredible | | | | epicurean tastes for Spanish wine and food, surround |
| acting powers of world-class Antonio Banderas and | | | | yourself with good Spaniards who will teach you the |
| Penelope Cruz. | | | | nuances of their culture, and have a good time while |
| The Spanish culture is also known for romanticism | | | | you learn Spanish. So, you still think learning Spanish is |
| and passion. A prime example is the father and son | | | | complicated? Not when you’re in Spain! |