People learn in a variety of ways and at different rates.
Learning is both an individual and a group process. The study of Spanish enables students to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to understand and communicate effectively in Spanish, offering lifelong enjoyment and career opportunities. Spanish is spoken by more than 350 million people around the world and is one of the five official languages of the United Nations. British Columbia's proximity to Spanish-speaking countries and the growth of economic ties with these regions have increased the advantages of learning Spanish for professional and leisure opportunities. Because of British Columbia's cultural diversity and ever-changing societal landscape, students also need to acquire understanding of and positive attitudes toward cultures that may vary from their own.