Ok, now you speak English but what language would you speak on a trip to Latin America? Spanish, of course, because most locals can't even say two English words.
So, why is it important to learn Spanish:
There are over 400 million Spanish speakers world-wide
With more than 33 million speakers, Spanish is the second largest language in the United States
Hispanics are the largest minority in the United States, with the majority of them being Spanish speakers
By learning Spanish, you'll be better able to communicate with Spanish speakers and solve all your problems that may happen abroad
Latin American countries are our most important trading partners
If you speak Spanish you are more competitive in the workplace
You can travel to a Spanish-speaking country and really get to know the culture
Learning a foreign language actually helps keep your memory sharp