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Given the Latin origin of the language and the sharing of many words and grammatical structure of Latin derived languages, it was relatively easy for me to learn it, especially since my native language was Romanian, another Latin derived language. It's complexity makes it one of the hardest item in the school curriculum, and it takes many years of practice to actualy master it. It is a strong language in it pronunciation, with the characteristic of each letter having it's own sound. The proper application of the accentuation of words may make a difference between meaning one thing or another. An easy language to learn the basics, but basics will make it really hard to make oneself understood and/or to understand the more literate aspect of it. Every Latin American country where Spanish is spoken have their local and peculiar words and styles, but the all share the common source : the Castillian Spanish originated in the Kingdom of Castilla in medieval Spain. A peculiar touch is the inclusion of many arab words, as a residue of the occupation of the Iberia peninsula by the Arabs during the expansion of Islam centuries ago. Pure Castillian is fascinating language to listen to, since is so... pure.

I admit that as an American, I do have preconceptions about Spanish. I have constantly seen it as the language of illegal immigrants and even legal ones. Despite that, I must admit that Spanish is very useful in the United States, especially in the states bordering Mexico. It is also useful in neighboring South America except for Brazil.

For those who want to take advantage of Spanish's usefulness, I encourage you. This Romance language is one of the easiest to learn. Spanish does have a good amount of romance and passion attached to it, especially if you visit Spanish-speaking nightclubs.

I personally have never learned it formally in school and do not have a desire to do so. I may learn it on my own in the future though.

Ah sexy romantic beatiful poetic language, es mi lengua! =]

The best way to learn Spanish (apart from emigrating to Spain) is to listen to a series of Spanish lessons on audiobook. This sure helps with Spanish pronunciation and conversationbal Spanish and is delivered by a native Spanish speaker.

It's a poetic and beautiful language. . .I've always appreciated it. . .it has a happy cadence of vowels that make it occassionaly sound like music. . .

At school I had two choices of language to learn for my GCSE's and being the village idiot back then I chose French just because I hated looking at the Spanish teachers sandals. If I could go back to my school days I would slap that fool who was "me" right upside the head for pig ignorance and stupidity alone. Spanish is more widely spoken, it's easy to learn and one of the more beautiful languages. I've needed Spanish as a language and used it more than I have French.

Hey if more of us Americans knew this language, our unemployment would decrease.

I am %50 venezuelan and %50 spaniard. South America, and Spanish is my mother language. Most Americans think of spanish, they think of the mexicans mowing the lawns and of Reggaeton Music (which is good to dance but totaly bulgar) which comes from Puerto Ricans living in the US. Anyway, Most americans don't know about the REAL spanish which came from spain and is called Castillian, which sounds VERY different from latin america spanish. It's like comparing USA english with UK english, which both sound totally different. Spain Spanish sounds more "european" than latin american spanish. Anyway, 100% of spain speaks Castillian and %50 of them speak a local language (not a dialect. a language). there are more than 4 different languages in spain such as Gallego which is the origin of portugese and is very similar, Castillian which is the spanish of spain, Basque or Euskera which is what the Cro-Magnon men spoke, and Catalan which is a mix of Italian, spanish, and french. And there are other less popular languages in spain. As far as dialects go, they vary within each reagion. each region has it's own dialect. Anyway, I think that they should draw a line between Latin American Spaniah and Spain Spanish and call it Castillian like it used to be. Spanish is the best language in the world. Sure, it might not sound as "fancy" as french but the SPanish from Spain sounds really cool and refreshing.

An overly annoying language that I will not take the time to learn regardless of it's growth. I much prefer the English language remain the primary language in America, none of this biligual stuff.

It is a very beautiful language, and it is fairly easy to learn.

It's ok, but I'm sick of the Mexicans coming into America demanding that we adopt the language too. Ridiculous, you come here, you learn the freakin' English language. I also don't like the snobs that correct you or exaggerate the pronounciation of Spanish words. The ones that roll their tongues, I mean. Oh god, what a bunch of wankers. Latin America is a hellhole, I would prefer it *stay down in the hole!

A lot easier to understand and learn than English, pero no hablo mucho Espanol ('but I don't speak much Spanish.' If I translated that right. Whatever.) Yeah, it ain't the greatest, and I'm still learning, so I can't really say much about it until I know it. My dad says I'm not fluent until I can THINK in Spanish. Like that'll happen.

I did some spanish in my World Languages class last year but aparently I didn't get teriffic grades. But I got the hang of it.

spanish can be one of the MOST annoying languages you have ever heard - especially on a packed subway when they are screaming in your ear.

An easy language to learn. I studied it in seven months and became fluent!

Learning and speaking Spanish can help you discover the awesome qualities of Latin women. And you'd be suprised how often non-English speaking Latinos express sincere gratitude when gringos (like me, hehe) take the time to translate something for them.

The Spanish language is extremely functional in today's society. I read just the other day that it has now passed English as the second most spoken primary language (the first still being Mandarin Chinese, though I still believe English tops the list with most overall speakers, primary and secondary). Unfortunately, I must admit I find that Spanish sounds fast and ugly to my ear (especially when compared to the other romance languages such as French, Italian and Romanian), though this is obviously subjective. I also get irritated by the gendered nouns that are used in romance languages. Nevertheless, my next language to learn would be Spanish.

La lengua de mi gente.Spanish is the best.Especially in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries.

Everybody that I know has taken Spanish. It has become too regular to hear. Especially in Southern Cali. I will admit though, CASTILLIAN Spanish is awesome! But I just don't hear it as much as the usual Spanglish that we get arround here.

I am currently taking Spanish in high school and I hate it! It is very nerve racking and it has so many things that mean the same, but they actually mean different things. The only reason I am taking it is because it is required on the advanced diploma in my high school.It's ashame the illegal aliens don't take any time to learn English.

I'll tell you something, Spanish is one of the most beautiful languages I have ever studied. If one has the patience for it then it can be very rewarding.