¿Por qué Debo aprender ESPAÑOL?
In an article in the The New York Times, being bilingual helps you become smarter, improve your cognitive skills not related to language, and may help prevent dementia in old age.
- According to The Economist, you earn a higher salary if you know an additional language. Employers see individuals who speak both Spanish and English as a valuable resource.
- There are over 35 million Spanish speakers in the United States and over 40% of the population growth includes those that speak Spanish.
- According to Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, "the limits of my language are the limits of my universe." There is no doubt that learning Spanish will expand your own personal universe. As the Hispanic population grows, you may marry into a Spanish speaking family, have Spanish speaking neighbors, or encounter Spanish speaking people in every day life.
- If you have an interest in the arts, learning Spanish can open up a whole new world to you. You can learn about artists such as Picasso, Dalí, and Goya or read original texts of Spanish novels like Don Quixote.
"Being bilingual, it turns out, makes you smarter. It can have a profound effect on your brain, improving cognitive skills not related to language and even shielding against dementia in old age."
consejos para estudiar
Learning a foreign language can be challenging, but it can also be fun. Check out the following resources below for help:
An important part of learning Spanish is to constantly learn new vocabulary and refresh old vocabulary. Here are some websites that offer free flash cards for Spanish vocabulary:
Can't find any set of flash cards that match your needs? You can make your own right here at Quizlet.com!
Finally, check out these free programs or applications that you can use to practice your Spanish at home or on the go:
- Top Ten Tips for Learning Spanish from Study Spanish
- How To Study offers a Guide for Studying a Foreign Language
- 8 Essential Tips for Learning Spanish from Matador Networks
An important part of learning Spanish is to constantly learn new vocabulary and refresh old vocabulary. Here are some websites that offer free flash cards for Spanish vocabulary:
Can't find any set of flash cards that match your needs? You can make your own right here at Quizlet.com!
Finally, check out these free programs or applications that you can use to practice your Spanish at home or on the go:
sitios culturales
Cine Las Americas is a multi-cultural organization based in Austin Texas that offers theatrical screenings of films made by or about Latinos or indigenous peoples of the Americas. Cine Las Americas also runs two educational programs - Emergencias Youth Film Program and BeatLab.
Emergencias is an international youth film competition where students from Cine Las Americas' after school outreach programs review films that arrive in response to an international call for entries.
BeatLab is an English and Spanish bi-lingual program designed to foster artistic expression, enhance academic achievement, and create career paths for minority students.
Emergencias is an international youth film competition where students from Cine Las Americas' after school outreach programs review films that arrive in response to an international call for entries.
BeatLab is an English and Spanish bi-lingual program designed to foster artistic expression, enhance academic achievement, and create career paths for minority students.
Pachanga is a Latin-themed music, cultural arts and food festival dedicated to showcasing the vibrant blend of Latino-created music and art and the impact it has on American culture today.
The Pachanga lineup includes rock, alternative, tejano, mariachi, cumbia, salsa, electronic, funk, hip-hop and indie rock.
The Pachanga lineup includes rock, alternative, tejano, mariachi, cumbia, salsa, electronic, funk, hip-hop and indie rock.
The Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection is one of the premier libraries in the world focused on Latin America and Latin Studies. This collection is complemented by a world-class archival collection containing manuscripts, art, maps, letters and other one-of-a-kind materials. Situated on the east side of the UT campus, the Benson Collection is a frequent destination for Austin’s Latino community. A variety of conferences, art exhibitions, lectures and the annual ¡A Viva Voz! soirée provide a lively program of events.