Learn Spanish Now - You Already Know More Than You Think
Yes, that is true.
The English language contains many words taken from the Spanish language.
Most of us would be surprised at just how many Spanish words we can understand.
If we're not sure, then we can often make a reasonable attempt at a translation.
This is because the English language over the years, "borrowed" numerous words from the Spanish language, and from other languages as well.
Some have come over unchanged.
Others have been anglicized to conform more easily to our pronunciation.
There are over 4000 Spanish words which have been adopted into the English language.
This is a bonus for you if you wish to learn the Spanish language.
It is also the basis of at least one course in learning to speak Spanish.
Spanish too borrowed words from other languages, notably Arabic and Portuguese.
Modern Spanish evolved in Castellano in north-west Spain as a mix of Vulgar Romance and the old Castilian language around 600 years ago.
It has been influenced in its development by the Arabic language spoken by the Moors during the time of their dominance of the Iberian Peninsular and also by the Portuguese language.
Spanish has much in common with the Italian language, which allows them to some extent to mutually understand each other.
The Spanish language is phonetically perfect which makes it much easier for the student learning the language to cope with pronunciation.
Unlike English where groups of letters are pronounced differently depending upon which words they are used in.
For example the letters o-u-g-h as used in tough and through have quite different sounds which is disconcerting for someone learning English.
Among world languages, Spanish is the fourth most spoken.
English, Indian and Chinese have more native speakers of their respective languages, however Indian and Chinese languages are more restricted in the areas in which they are spoken.
The spread of the Spanish language throughout the world is one reason why it is such a popular choice for people wishing to learn a second language.
Also because Spanish speakers are so widespread, you will in general gain greater benefit from learning Spanish than from learning Indian or Chinese.
The English language contains many words taken from the Spanish language.
Most of us would be surprised at just how many Spanish words we can understand.
If we're not sure, then we can often make a reasonable attempt at a translation.
This is because the English language over the years, "borrowed" numerous words from the Spanish language, and from other languages as well.
Some have come over unchanged.
Others have been anglicized to conform more easily to our pronunciation.
There are over 4000 Spanish words which have been adopted into the English language.
This is a bonus for you if you wish to learn the Spanish language.
It is also the basis of at least one course in learning to speak Spanish.
Spanish too borrowed words from other languages, notably Arabic and Portuguese.
Modern Spanish evolved in Castellano in north-west Spain as a mix of Vulgar Romance and the old Castilian language around 600 years ago.
It has been influenced in its development by the Arabic language spoken by the Moors during the time of their dominance of the Iberian Peninsular and also by the Portuguese language.
Spanish has much in common with the Italian language, which allows them to some extent to mutually understand each other.
The Spanish language is phonetically perfect which makes it much easier for the student learning the language to cope with pronunciation.
Unlike English where groups of letters are pronounced differently depending upon which words they are used in.
For example the letters o-u-g-h as used in tough and through have quite different sounds which is disconcerting for someone learning English.
Among world languages, Spanish is the fourth most spoken.
English, Indian and Chinese have more native speakers of their respective languages, however Indian and Chinese languages are more restricted in the areas in which they are spoken.
The spread of the Spanish language throughout the world is one reason why it is such a popular choice for people wishing to learn a second language.
Also because Spanish speakers are so widespread, you will in general gain greater benefit from learning Spanish than from learning Indian or Chinese.