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Why Learn Spanish?

Spanish is a Romance language originally from the northern area of Spain. It is the only official language covering the entirety of Spain, most Latin American countries, and one of the official languages of Equatorial Guinea. In total, twenty-five nations and territories use Spanish as their primary language. In addition, it is an important language in twenty other countries. Spanish is the native language to more than 400 million people, making it the most popular Romance language and probably the second most spoken language by number of native speakers. It is estimated that approximately 500 million people speak Spanish worldwide, probably making it the third most spoken language by total number of speakers. Spanish is also the second-most popular language in California, particularly Southern California.

Here are three compelling reasons to learn Spanish:

1. Global Communication and Cultural Connection:
Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world by native speakers, with over 460 million people across 20 countries. Learning Spanish allows students to communicate with a vast number of people globally, enhancing their cultural awareness and understanding of diverse communities in Latin America, Spain, and beyond. For heritage speakers, learning formal Spanish strengthens their connection to their cultural roots and identity. It allows them to engage more deeply with Spanish literature, history, and cultural discourse, enriching their understanding of their heritage and enabling them to participate more fully in both their own communities and broader Spanish-speaking societies.

2. Career Advantages in a Growing Market:
Spanish is increasingly valuable in the job market, especially in the United States, where it is the second most spoken language. Proficiency in Spanish opens up opportunities in industries like healthcare, education, international business, tourism, and government, making students more competitive in a globalized economy.

3.Cognitive and Academic Benefits:
Learning Spanish, or any foreign language, has been shown to improve cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving, multitasking, and memory. Additionally, studying Spanish can enhance students' understanding of English and other Romance languages, as many share similar roots, which can lead to better overall academic performance and linguistic skills.

Mt. SAC offers beginning and intermediate, university-transferable Spanish language courses that include both verbal and written learning, taught by native speakers in both English and Spanish.


Course Offerings

Spanish (SPAN)


Full-Time Faculty

Photos Name Phone Office Email
Kurt Kemp Kurt Kemp 909-274-4583 66-241 kkemp@mtsac.edu
Francesca Gambini Francesca Gambini 909-274-5223 66-235 francesca.gambini@mtsac.edu
Lízbeth Sanchez Lízbeth Sanchez 909-274-4817 66-235 lsanchez@mtsac.edu

Adjunct Faculty

Photos Name Email
Maria Ambriz as mascot Maria Ambriz mambriz@mtsac.edu 
Pablo Paler as mascot Pablo Paler pbaler@mtsac.edu
Antonio Fuentes as mascot Antonio Fuentes aztk09ant@hotmail.com
Victor Garcia Victor Garcia panchitacol@msn.com
Lisa Kogat as mascot Lisa Kogat ninakogat@yahoo.com
Natalia Lyon as mascot Natalia Lyon nlyon@mtsac.edu
Esther Vogel Esther Vogel evogel@mtsac.edu
Diana Trujillo Aparicio Diana Trujillo Aparicio dtrujilloaparicio@mtsac.edu
Mercedes Vargas Mercedes Vargas mvargas126@mtsac.edu
Andrea Reyes Andrea Reyes areyes252@mtsac.edu
Esther Serrano as mascot Esther Serrano eserrano29@mtsac.edu
Betty Zuccarini as mascot Betty Zuccarini bzuccarini@mtsac.edu
Sylvia Blynn-Avanosian as mascot Sylvia Blynn-Avanosian sblynnavanosian@mtsac.edu
Nico Eckhart as mascot Nico Eckhart neckhart@mtsac.edu
Violeta Hernandez Mancera Violeta Hernandez Mancera vhernandez42@mtsac.edu
Nancy Naranjo Garcia Nancy Naranjo Garcia nnaranjogarcia@mtsac.edu