Before reading the text, identify and match the following key vocabulary words with their definitions to better understand the content

• The profession, activity, or skill of ma

• Diplomacy

• Relating to the sounds of human speech.

• Heritage

• The act of establishing control over the

• Colonization

• The ability to speak or write a language

• Fluency

• The history, traditions, or qualities th

• Phonetic

What is the primary reason for the widespread use of the Spanish language in over twenty countries?

• Spanish colonization in the 16th century

• The influence of Hispanic music and film

• The simplicity of Spanish grammar

• The popularity of Spanish literature

Fill in the blanks: Over 500 million people use Spanish for daily ___, making it one of the most spoken languages globally.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the appeal of learning Spanish as a second language?

• Its straightforward phonetic structure

• Its rich vocabulary

• Its complex grammatical rules

• The widespread Spanish-speaking world

Fill in the blank: Spanish is increasingly studied as a second language in the United States and ___.

Fill in the blanks: Educational systems recognize the benefits of Spanish fluency, incorporating it into curricula from elementary schools to __.

Fill in the blanks: Spanish is a key player in international business, diplomacy, and ___.

How does Spanish influence global business?

• By limiting communication

• By facilitating international trade

• By isolating economies

• By emphasizing local markets only

What was a major impact of Spanish colonization on the languages of the New World?

• It led to the disappearance of many indigenous languages.

• It introduced Spanish, which became a lingua franca in many areas.

• It had no significant impact on indigenous languages.

• It encouraged the development of new languages through the mixing of Spanish and local languages.

Spanish plays a crucial role in the global popularity of Hispanic ___, ___, and ___.