The Idea of an Essay, Volume 3

Research Writing 157 Spanish language. In addition, it is vital to educate all Americans of the Spanish language. I believe all Americans should learn Spanish because it increases cognitive skills, literary understanding, and interpersonal communication. On the contrary, some will ask the question, “Why teach Spanish and not a different language to all Americans?” America is known as a melting pot society where so many immigrants from all over the world come to find a successful future in this great country. America has so many different cultures and communities that share the same background. For example, in Columbus, in the heart of the city, lies GermanTown, and inCleveland there are several blocks of China Town consistingof authentic restaurants and shops runandownedbyChinese immigrants. Also, we cannot forget the famous Little Italy in New York City along with the numerous other diversely cultured areas in cities all over the United States. However, as previously stated, Spanish is the largest and fastest growing language in America. Learning Spanish will enhance communication with millions of Spanish speakers in America alone. Being bilingual in any language will help people with cognitive flexibility, creativity, and versatility, but teaching Spanish in schools to every student will be more beneficial for the students in the future and the American society. Schools in the United States should start teaching Spanish in kindergarten or first grade because the younger a child is learning the language, the better the student it comprehend and obtain the language. Being able to speak two languages, no matter which languages they are, can have so many positive effects on one’s brain. Being bilingual profoundly affects the way the brain reasons and thinks. One advantage bilingualism creates is the ability to learn additional languages faster. The first language is heard and learned before birth from the womb, and the second language could be learned through school, culture, parents, relatives, etc. But, once the second language is learned, the brain is better able to absorb and understand another new language (DeLang 50-51). Bilingual brains act like a sponge, whichwidens the ability to obtain new vocabulary and newgrammar rules. Bilinguals are able to quickly switch between tasks without becoming confused. For example when organizing colors and