SPANISH LANGUAGE FACTS

If you're learning Spanish, chances are one reason you picked it to learn was because you expected you would have a good chance of using it some day. If so, you're probably right — Spanish is the most common first language in the Americas, and Spanish speakers also can be found in Spain (of course), in much of the United States, the Philippines, and even Africa.

Spanish Language History

The history of the Spanish language and the origin of the dialects of Spain begin with the linguistic evolution of Vulgar Latin. Castilian & Andalusian dialects emerged in the Iberian peninsula (Hispania) during the middle ages.The emergence of modern Spanish more or less coincided with the reconquest of Moorish Spain which was completed by Isabella of Castile & Ferdinand of Aragón. Keep reading to learn more.


Spanish Statistics

There are some facts about Spanish you might be interested in knowing. In no particular order, here are some of the numbers about Spanish.


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Spanish in Spain
Spanish in Spain
Learning Spanish in Spain is not only about sun, great cuisine, and a warm welcome, but also its rich monumental heritage and dazzling natural environment.
Spanish in Spain
Spanish in Latin America
Spanish in Latin America
Learning Spanish in Latin America is not only Burritos and beaches, Latin America is a traveller's paradise, crammed with a multitude of opposing identities.
Spanish in Latin America