| As we move into a more global society and the | | | | trade |
| population base of the Unites States becomes more | | | | - A majority of their population are Hispanic and |
| diverse it has become very important to learn a | | | | speak Spanish (source US Census Bureau) |
| foreign language. In particular, Spanish is becoming the | | | | This stresses the importance of learning a foreign |
| second language of the United States. Trade | | | | language. The ability to communicate with people |
| agreements like NAFTA and the growth of population | | | | helps to resolve problems and promote advancement |
| in the southern states has created an explosion of | | | | of the common good. |
| population growth with the Spanish speaking Hispanic | | | | Our political process is also taking note of the how |
| people in the United States. | | | | important it is to learn a foreign language. If you |
| The Unites states accounted for one of the largest | | | | watched any of the Democratic Party primaries, the |
| Hispanic population sin the world, with a population | | | | candidates pushed very hard to win the Hispanic |
| over 40 million. According to American Demographics, | | | | vote. Many times they attempted to speak in |
| over 86% of those report that Spanish is still their | | | | Spanish at rallies to show that they care and know |
| language of choice. With almost a million people per | | | | their issues. The primaries are not much different |
| state on average speaking Spanish it is very | | | | that real life in that if you can speak Spanish you will |
| important to learn a foreign language. | | | | have a leg up on your competitors. It certainly helped |
| If you are looking for some reasons to learn a | | | | Barack Obama in his pursuit of winning the |
| foreign language look no further than the population | | | | nomination. |
| base of major cities in the south. What do the cities | | | | Never has it been more important to learn a foreign |
| of San Antonio, Houston, San Diego, Phoenix and Los | | | | language than now. The Spanish speaking population |
| Angeles, have in common? | | | | in the United States is continuing to grow on a daily |
| - These cities are all in the top ten for the largest | | | | basis. This trend is not likely to change in the near |
| cities in the United States. | | | | future and our ability to continue to be a strong |
| - They among the fastest growing populations in the | | | | nation will rely on our ability to utilize the talents of |
| United States | | | | every American. |
| - They account for huge portion of commerce and | | | | |