Place and Importance of Spanish Language in Today’s World

Place and Importance of Spanish Language in Todays World

Second International Language of the World

The official language of South American countries including: Venezuela, Mexico, Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile – The second most spoken language of the world after Chinese – Speaking this language in some states of America, African countries and even Far East and Pacific – Possessing the most applicants for study in it after English Language

Spanish language is the first language of near 500 million of people in 23 large countries of America Continent (All Latin American countries except Brazil speak this language). It is also the second language of most countries in Europe, USA and Canada. This universality mentions the increasing need of teaching and learning this language. It can be stated that Spanish language is named as the second international language in United Nations.

The first recognized culture of Spain dates back to 40 thousand years before Christ birthday which its most clear remained signs are painting that exists of Altamira Caves walls, placed near Santander port in the North of country. Hebrews and Celts have created a culture that is considered the oldest culture in Spains written history. The domination of different nations on this country which has initiated since centuries before Christ Birthday and has continued until 1492 when political alliance and territorial integrity of the country was obtained created different cultures.

In Spanish modern culture, since the second half of 20^th century, especially in two last decades, living standards have changed a lot in Spain that along with this the countrys social structure has developed comparing to not many far years. Development of welfare, luxury-oriented and using European civilization symbols (positive or negative) had an extraordinary growth among Spanish people.