Once you learn Spanish the doors open wide into areas of teaching, community involvement, and volunteerism. Opportunities to teach English in Spanish speaking countries increases ten-fold with a background in the native language. Students tend to feel more connected to their teachers when they know they are equally struggling to learn a foreign language and can communicate with them in their native tongue. That camaraderie can go a long way when trying to connect and teach a group of students learning English.Likewise, friends and family will tend to turn to you for quick Spanish tidbits for traveling abroad, restaurant ordering, or simple communication with members in their community. If you’re someone who enjoys teaching and sharing what you’ve learned about the world, learning Spanish might be just for you.Although it’s increasing in many places, the standard of living in many Spanish speaking countries isn’t nearly as high as Western standards. Corruption proves to still be a problem and many living in these countries face poverty, homelessness, and unemployment. Learning Spanish can equip you with the communication skills you need to really make a difference. Locally and abroad, you can assist Spanish speaking communities with local community outreach initiatives that can truly impact peoples lives. Take it from Nelson Mandella when he said, “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” Learning Spanish will give you the skills to truly connect with a community while volunteering.