Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world with an estimated 580 million Spanish speakers around the world. It is the official language of most countries in Central and South America as well as Spain so is a useful language for travelling.
Studying Spanish means you can explore the rich literary, historical and cultural traditions of the entire Spanish-speaking world;from Flamenco dancing in Spain to Cuban jazz, Mexican rock and Puerto Rican salsa.
Spanish is considered one of the easiest languages for a native English speaker to learn. The grammar and pronunciation are different from English, but simpler and more consistent.
Spain is the number one tourist destination from the UK and the ability to speak even a little Spanish makes it so much more enjoyable to visit Spain or other Spanish-speaking parts of the world. Knowing some language give you a better insight into the culture and way of life of where you are staying.