The Spanish Language & Culture

How many people speak Spanish as their first language?

• 1 million

• 120 million

• 400 million

• 250 million

How many people around the world speak Spanish as their second language?

• 350 thousand

• 1 million

• 10 milion

• 100 million

Spanish is the 3rd most spoken language in the world

• True

• False

How many countries have Spanish as their official language?

• 15

• 20

• 21

• 23

How many Spanish speakers (first language) are estimated to be by 2050?

• 300 million

• 550 million

• 400 million

• 600 million

About how many native Spanish speakers are there in the US?

• 25 milion

• 30 million

• 40 million

• 45 million

Hispanics make up what percentage of the US population?

• 5%

• 12.5%

• 20%

• 30%

Knowing Spanish can help you gain a deeper understanding of English

• True

• False

Speaking Spanish can help you be a more competitive college and job applicant

• True

• False

Which states have the highest total population of Spanish-speaking people?

• New York, Connecticut & New Jersey

• Nevada, North Carolina & Oregon

• Arizona, Massachusetts & New York

• California, Texas & Florida