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WHY STUDY IN SPAIN?

Spain is the third most visited country in the world

Before we even begin to discuss the destination, it is important to understand why Spanish is an excellent addition to a Canadian’s already bilingual brain.
Below we provide an infographic about the Spanish language around the world.

280 sunny days/year

280 sunny days/year

Birthplace of the Spanish language

Birthplace of the Spanish language

Capital: Madrid

Capital: Madrid

Population: 46,064,604

Population: 46,064,604

Currency: Euro (€)

Currency: Euro (€)

Mediterranean climate

Climate:
There are three different climate zones in Spain, due to its large size. Visitors can generally expect a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters

Religion: Catholic

Religion:
Catholic , though other religions are also practices but are less widely known

Transportation

Transportation:
subways, highspeed trains, airports, buses, ferrys

Culture

Culture:
flamenco, jota (dance of aragon), bullfighting, tapas, siesta, museums and activities, sports

When foreigners think of Spain, stereotypes often come to mind: grand cathedrals, glorious beaches, and of course, bullfighting. Everyone dances flamenco, drinks sangria, and sleeps the afternoon away. In most cases, these are no more realistic than the idea that every Alaskan lives in an igloo or that every Canadian loves hockey.

Spain has a cultural history that is quite diverse, especially in the context of Europe. In some places this history is clear, such as at the grand Alhambra in Granada, or the remains of the Roman city of Saguntum (modern Sagunto). However this history is also sprinkled throughout the country, in Moorish towers that seem to spring up suddenly before you, or in crumbling village churches still used for mass every Sunday.

In addition to the amazing history and culture that Spain offers, it is important that we speak about the language. When speaking of Spanish as most Canadians know it, in Spain it is called Castellano. This is because each region of Spain tends to have its own dialect and some regions even have their own language, such as Catalan, Gallego or Valenciano. When choosing where to study, it is important that the local language be taken into account as well, though this simply makes Spain a more diverse environment for learning Spanish as a second language. Immersion in the cities and families will allow students to quickly advance in the language, even when starting from zero.