If the kids in your life speak Spanish, or are learning the language, take a look at the Spanish books for kids and Spanish literacy sets available here. And read on for some interesting facts about the Spanish language...

Where is it spoken? Spanish is spoken by an estimated 560 million people around the world. It’s the official language of Spain and Mexico, as well as 20 other countries. It is the second most commonly used language in the world.

How Many People Speak Spanish in the US? According to Instituto Cervantes data, there are about 41 million native Spanish speakers in the US, and another 11 million who are bilingual. There are large Spanish speaking populations in New Mexico, California, Texas and Arizona. There are currently more Spanish speakers in the US than in Spain. In fact, only Mexico surpasses the US in terms of number of Spanish speakers!

Interesting Facts About Spanish

In some parts of the world, Spanish is referred to as “español” or “castellano”. The rolled “r” sound is one of the most challenging aspects of learning to speak Spanish.

In many Spanish-speaking countries, when greeting informally, it’s common to kiss on each cheek.

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