Spanish
Why Learn Spanish?
Spanish is a Romance language originally from the northern area of Spain. It is the only official language covering the entirety of Spain, most Latin American countries, and one of the official languages of Equatorial Guinea. In total, twenty-five nations and territories use Spanish as their primary language. In addition, it is an important language in twenty other countries. Spanish is the native language to more than 400 million people, making it the most popular Romance language and probably the second most spoken language by number of native speakers. It is estimated that approximately 500 million people speak Spanish worldwide, probably making it the third most spoken language by total number of speakers. Spanish is also the second-most popular language in California, particularly Southern California.
Here are three compelling reasons to learn Spanish:
1. Global Communication and Cultural Connection:
Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world by native speakers, with over 460 million people across 20 countries. Learning Spanish allows students to communicate with
a vast number of people globally, enhancing their cultural awareness and understanding
of diverse communities in Latin America, Spain, and beyond. For heritage speakers,
learning formal Spanish strengthens their connection to their cultural roots and identity.
It allows them to engage more deeply with Spanish literature, history, and cultural
discourse, enriching their understanding of their heritage and enabling them to participate
more fully in both their own communities and broader Spanish-speaking societies.
2. Career Advantages in a Growing Market:
Spanish is increasingly valuable in the job market, especially in the United States,
where it is the second most spoken language. Proficiency in Spanish opens up opportunities
in industries like healthcare, education, international business, tourism, and government,
making students more competitive in a globalized economy.
3.Cognitive and Academic Benefits:
Learning Spanish, or any foreign language, has been shown to improve cognitive abilities,
such as problem-solving, multitasking, and memory. Additionally, studying Spanish
can enhance students' understanding of English and other Romance languages, as many
share similar roots, which can lead to better overall academic performance and linguistic
skills.
Mt. SAC offers beginning and intermediate, university-transferable Spanish language courses that include both verbal and written learning, taught by native speakers in both English and Spanish.
Course Offerings
Spanish (SPAN)
Full-Time Faculty
| Photos | Name | Phone | Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Kurt Kemp | 909-274-4583 | 66-241 | kkemp@mtsac.edu |
 |
Francesca Gambini | 909-274-5223 | 66-235 | francesca.gambini@mtsac.edu |
 |
Lízbet Sánchez | 909-274-4817 | 66-235 | lsanchez@mtsac.edu |
Adjunct Faculty
| Photos | Name | |
|---|---|---|
 |
Maria Ambriz | mambriz@mtsac.edu |
 |
Pablo Paler | pbaler@mtsac.edu |
 |
Antonio Fuentes | aztk09ant@hotmail.com |
 |
Victor Garcia | panchitacol@msn.com |
 |
Lisa Kogat | ninakogat@yahoo.com |
 |
Natalia Lyon | nlyon@mtsac.edu |
 |
Esther Vogel | evogel@mtsac.edu |
 |
Diana Trujillo Aparicio | dtrujilloaparicio@mtsac.edu |
 |
Mercedes Vargas | mvargas126@mtsac.edu |
 |
Andrea Reyes | areyes252@mtsac.edu |
|
Esther Serrano | eserrano29@mtsac.edu |
|
Betty Zuccarini | bzuccarini@mtsac.edu |
|
Sylvia Blynn-Avanosian | sblynnavanosian@mtsac.edu |
|
Nico Eckhart | neckhart@mtsac.edu |
 |
Violeta Hernandez Mancera | vhernandez42@mtsac.edu |
 |
Nancy Naranjo Garcia | nnaranjogarcia@mtsac.edu |
