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Spanish in Manitoba
April, 2023What Makes Spanish (or Any Language) Important to Learn? Around 500 million people now speak Spanish as a second language globally, including speakers in Spain, Africa, Central America, South America, and North America. It has significant social, political, and economic significance. Developing excellent global communication skills has become vital as our globe grows more interconnected and interdependent. Students gain various advantages from learning a foreign language.
Improved First Language Capabilities
Reading, vocabulary growth, grammar, and communication abilities are improved in students' first languages.
Cultural Awareness
Pupils can adapt to various cultural circumstances, show increased cultural awareness, and develop cross-cultural skills.
More Options for Careers
Studying Spanish makes opportunities in sectors including diplomacy, translation, interpreting, teaching, journalism, and commerce possible. The range of professional prospects through various international organizations is expanding as Canada's ties with Spain and Latin America deepen.
Where can I get Spanish lessons?
Preschool to Grade 12
Spanish programs are available in many school divisions and institutions. Spanish-language and culture classes, in which students study the language while learning about Hispanic cultures, are examples of bilingual programming where Spanish is used as the language of instruction.
Bilingual programming is available at Earl Grey School in the Winnipeg School Division.
Courses in Spanish Culture and Language
In Manitoba, over 45 schools provide middle school and high school-level Spanish language and culture classes. French Immersion, English, and French schools are among them.
Institutes of higher education
Spanish language classes, Bachelor, Master, and even Doctoral degrees in Spanish language and culture are all offered by numerous institutions and schools. Below are descriptions and links.
College of Manitoba (UM)
College of Winnipeg (UW)
College of Saint Boniface (USB)
College of Brandon (UB)
Where Can I Study Spanish Remotely or Online?
Several academic institutions and for-profit organizations provide online courses. You can locate a Spanish language teacher, for instance, at https://livexp.com/skills/spanish. Thanks to the platform's flexibility, you can select an online tutor based on their educational background and areas of interest. Lesson plans are developed by Spanish teachers based on the abilities and characteristics of the students.