Facts about Spanish- Learning Check

How many people speak Spanish as their native language?

• 60 million

• 335 million

• 400-450 million

• More than 1 billion

In how many countries is Spanish the official language?

• 57

• 60

• 112

• 21

What is the most spoken language in the world?

• English

• Arabic

• Spanish

• Chinese

What type of language is Spanish?

• Romance

• Germanic

• Slavic

• Scandinavian

What does 'castellano' mean in English?

• Catalan

• Spanish

• Castilian

• Latino

What characteristic does Spanish have in terms of its pronunciation?

• It is a tonal language

• It is a phonetic language

• It has many dialects

• It is difficult to learn

What influence did Arabic have on Spanish?

• It influenced the vocabulary

• It influenced the grammar

• None

• It influenced the pronunciation

What is the third most popular language on the Internet?

• English

• French

• Spanish

• Mandarin

What percentage of the world population is expected to understand Spanish in a few generations?

• 6%

• 20%

• 10%

• 15%

Which word in Spanish comes from Arabic?

• Cava

• Almond

• Siesta

• Tortilla