Hola estudiantes, padres o guardianes (Hello students, parents or guardians)
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My name is Maria Hultquist and I am the Spanish Teacher for Jr. High.
I would like to make a brief introduction to the importance of learning a second language, Spanish in particular. Recent studies have found that residents of the U.S.A. are studying Spanish in record numbers. Spanish is becoming of greater importance in Europe too, where is often the foreign language of choice after English. It is the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world. However, other benefits of learning a second language are:
-To increase native language ability.
-To acquire the next foreing language easier.
-To expand study abroad options.
But from my point of view, the most important point is:
-To sharpen cognitive and life skills.
Franklin School knows the importance of learning Spanish as a tool to have better success in our community. Therefore, this language program is taken seriously.
As a native Spanish speaker I will offer my knowledge, abilities and enthusiasm to make your child achieve the goals in this course.
It is my hope that these reasons will help you to encourage your child to have success in the Spanish program.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hultquist
