Spanish is the third most spoken language in the world (after Chinese and English). It is also the second language of the United States.
For those who travel, be it for pleasure and/or business, there are numerous countries where Spanish is the principal language. This includes:
Argentina
Belize
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Congo, Republic of the
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Spain
United States
Uruguay
Venezuela
Spanish is one of the official languages of the United Nations, the European Union and other international organizations. Spanish is used for international communication on political, economical and cultural issues. It is also an important business language, and therefore the most studied foreign language in the non-Hispanic countries of America and Europe.
Nowadays, many job opportunities require you to speak Spanish, especially in the medical and educational field. Speaking Spanish well definitely gives you an edge over other job applicants.