There are three very good reasons expats should learn Spanish:

1. Social Life

Living in Spain without being able to speak Spanish is a little like going window shopping. You can see all the great things around you, see what you could have or do, but do not have the means to take advantage of them.If you only mix with the expat community you will miss out on the great Spanish culture, new Spanish friends who can help you find the best places to go, places to shop, job opportunities and more.

2. Bank Balance

You will need to find work in Spain unless you already have employment arranged, a pension or other regular income that you can live off. Needless to say, those who speak Spanish will have more jobs to choose from. If you only speak English, you are will be limited to finding work with other expats or doing low paying jobs for other English-speaking expats such as cleaning, gardening, bar work etc.Why would you willingly choose to move Spain to struggle financially? Surely the move to Spain is meant to improve your quality of life?The more Spanish you speak, the more opportunities you will have and the chance to apply for a job with higher wages. Bi-lingual staff are increasingly in demand in all employment sectors and English speakers are highly sought after

If you have children, the sooner they start to learn Spanish, the quicker they will integrate into the local community and make friends. They will take their lead from you! If you only speak English at home, watch only English television and mix only with other English-speaking expats, they will always be the ´foreigners´.Children have an amazing ability to learn languages and the younger they are the more quickly they are able to learn. Not only will you be able to help them with their homework if you learn the language, you can learn with them.3. Children

Make learning Spanish a priority - it will improve your social life and your bank balance!

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