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Over 300 million people speak Spanish
throughout the world. Today the three most widely spoken
world languages are English, Chinese and Spanish. Spanish
is spoken in the USA by more than 20% of the population.
Spanish is one of the official languages
used at International Conferences, The United Nations and the
European Community. It is the official language of 22
countries. By the year 2000, Spanish was the second most
widely spoken language in the world.
In 2005 Direk Schools chose Spanish as
the focus language for students in years 3-7. Classes come
to Senorita Wright in room 13 Monday through to Wednesday for a
50 minute lesson each week. Through the study of
languages, learners gain knowledge and skills that enable them
to communicate and to understand other languages and cultures.
Learning a language is about
understanding oneself and one's interaction with others.
Current research into brain development and associated theories
indicate that learning a language develops unique higher order
thinking, knowledge and communication skills and increases
students' capacities to develop a range of multiple
intelligences.
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