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Summer Online Learning Enrichment for Students
Top 10 Reasons for Completing
Spanish Summer Enrichment
at Mercy Academy
10
Spanish, Spanish everywhere!
There are 35 million Spanish speakers in the U.S. alone: many friends and maybe family members speak Spanish. Pop culture is strongly influenced by Hispanic heritage: Shakira!
J-Lo!
Sofia Vergara!
....and more!
9
Win-Win through service!
If you like to help others, experience a win-win by helping English speakers with Spanish and Spanish speakers with English. SOLES will challenge you to put your Mercy Academy Service Learning experiences to use! Did you know that Catholic Charities of Louisville places a significant emphasis on immigration & social issues within the Hispanic community?
8
Good Medicine!
Did you know that knowledge of 2 languages reduces the chances of you developing dementia
(and Alzheimer’s)?
7
Get Smarter!
Studying another language increases your critical thinking skills and improves your memory all while giving you a better understanding of English.
6
Travel becomes an adventure!
With a second language, you’re not limited to watching life from a tourist resort or relying on a translator—you can dive right in and get to know the people and their culture.
5
Understanding!
The Spanish language frequently relates to our own vocabulary. Oftentimes, knowing Spanish can help us find the definition of a word. Learning Spanish will also help you to better communicate with a growing Hispanic population within our own community! (It's not just about Dora the Explorer anymore!)
4
It's Easy!
Spanish is nearly phonetically perfect so - once you know the alphabet - you can look at any word and immediately know how to pronounce it.
3
It's Fun & Modern!
TV, movies, music, food, shopping, video games all are beginning to reflect an influence from Hispanic culture.
2
Improved Grades!
More effort = Better results!
1
Job Opportunities!
As you begin to apply for jobs and prepare for your future career, the knowledge of a second language will give you an edge against your competition. You will be a vital and valuable resource for any company - especially in Louisville with our growing Hispanic population.
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