The document discusses the value and importance of learning Spanish, especially in the United States. It notes that over 45 million Americans speak Spanish and that Spanish is widely used in many major US cities with large Hispanic populations. Learning Spanish opens up opportunities for global business, travel, and connecting with Spanish-speaking cultures. It also enriches individuals personally. The conclusion is that Spanish is very valuable for interacting with Americans and provides opportunities in commerce internationally.

1. THE VALUE OF
SPANISH
IN USA.
PROFESSOR DAVID WITTENBERG

2. TODAY’S AGENDA
SPANISH IN THE US SPANISH FOR COMMERCE SPANISH FOR YOU
आप
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3. WHAT PLACE IS THIS?
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4. CALLE OCHO
• Main road in “little Havana”
• Miami, Florida, USA
• Financial capital of Latin America
Calle Ocho means 8th Street
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5. WHAT PLACE IS THIS?
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6. WHITTIER BOULEVARD
• East Los Angeles, California, USA
• 85% of residents are of Mexican
descent
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7. MANY AMERICANS USE SPANISH REGULARLY
• 32 Cr. Total US Population
• 6 Cr. Hispanic Americans
• 3.8 Cr. Americans Speak Spanish at
Home
• 1 Cr. Americans Speak Spanish Fluently
but English Poorly or Not at All
New York
Los Angeles
Chicago
Houston
San Antonio
Dallas
Fort Worth
Cities with Large Percentages of Hispanic Residents
San Diego
Austin
Detroit
Miami
Seattle
Sacramento
Orlando
Phoenix
Las Vegas
Tampa
Newark
Tucson
San Francisco
El Paso
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8. OVER 45 CR. AMERICANS SPEAK SPANISH
1. Mexico
2. USA
3. Spain
4. Colombia
5. Argentina
6. Peru
7. Venezuela
8. Chile
9. Ecuador
10.Cuba
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9. WHICH CUISINE USES THESE INGREDIENTS?
Clockwise from top
left:
Frijoles, Tortillas,
Chiles, Comino,
Mango
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10. BIONICOS Y RASPADOS
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11. WHAT DO THESE WORDS MEAN?
• Sí, sabes que ya llevo un rato mirándote
• Tengo que bailar contigo hoy
• Vi que tu mirada ya estaba llamándome
• Muéstrame el camino que yo voy
• Tú, tú eres el imán y yo soy el metal
• Me voy acercando y voy armando el plan
• Solo con pensarlo se acelera el pulso
• Ya, ya me está gustando más de lo normal
• Todos mis sentidos van pidiendo más
• Esto hay que tomarlo sin ningún apuro
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12. DID YOU UNDERSTAND THIS SONG?
• Yes, you know that I've been looking at you for a while
• I have to dance with you today
• I saw that your gaze was already calling me
• Show me the way that I'm going
• You, you are the magnet and I am the metal
• I'm getting closer and I'm putting together the plan
• Just thinking about it speeds up my pulse
• Yeah, I already like it more than usual
• All my senses are asking for more
• This must be taken without any rush
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13. IS IT FOR INDIANS?
12 Good Reasons to Learn the Spanish Language in India
1. Spanish is a Global language
2. Why is Spanish important in the USA?
3. Scope, Career Options and Job Opportunities in India and abroad
4. Enhance your travel experiences
5. Culture Connection – Enjoy Literature, Movie, Music, and Dance
6. Connecting Latin America
7. Spanish is not a difficult language to learn
8. Passion for Football
9. Immigration to Spanish-speaking nations
10. Work or Study abroad opportunities
11. Learn Spanish to make friends and impress others
12. Discover a new aspect of your personality
Source: https://www.studyfrenchspanish.com/why-learn-spanish/
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14. CONCLUSION
• Spanish is very valuable for dealing with Americans
• Spanish opens opportunities for global commerce
• Spanish is personally enriching
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15. ¡GRACIAS!
• Professor David Wittenberg
• ISME School of Management and
Entrepreneurship
• ISDI School of Design and Innovation
• DICE School of Hospitality and Culinary
Arts (In partnership with EHL,
Switzerland)
• Mumbai
• INDIA
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INDIA
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